Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…
Thousands without power as Brisbane swelters through 39-degree heat after wild storms
Tens of thousands of homes remain without power after destructive storms, as south-east Queensland swelters through another scorcher…
Weather: Watches issued as more strong winds, rain set to batter parts of New Zealand
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Chinatown Raid Shows Limits of Local Power Against…
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Hawke’s Bay weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and fires
“With this level of wind, we are prepared for outages, because with the wind comes fallen trees and…
Andrew Forrest’s $1b Clarke Creek Wind Farm opens in central Queensland
A billion-dollar wind farm with the potential to power more than 300,000 homes has opened in central Queensland…
Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989
The largest contributors to the annual inflation rate were all in the housing and household utilities group. The…
Brazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels
Armed soldiers patrolled around the famed glass pyramid entrance, while evacuated visitors, tourists and passersby were kept at…
Trump-appointed judges seem on board with Oregon troop deployment
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to recognize President Trump’s authority to send soldiers to…
Thousands without power as ‘vigorous cold front’ causes wild weather across Tasmania
Thousands of homes are without power and ambulances are being diverted from a damaged hospital, as severe winds…
Katie Porter’s TV Interview Controversy, Explained
Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Demand Justice California gubernatorial candidate and former representative Katie Porter — she of…
Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to use ‘power of prayer’ as singer faces health issues
Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t…