Cyclone outlook: Northern New Zealand faces elevated risk this season
“Once over this threshold, the rate at which tropical cyclones can intensify generally increases with higher ocean temperatures,”…
Bay of Plenty flood risk: Research shows almost 63,000 residents live in exposed areas
The research showed 1770km of roads, 1140km of stormwater pipes, and 23% of the region’s electricity sites are…
Sustainable fuels and chemicals advisory
We combine strategic clarity with first‑principles engineering and a delivery mindset, bringing impartial, technology‑agnostic analysis to every mandate:…
Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has been recorded in the Drake Passage, between Antarctica and the southern tip of…
What you need to know when tackling Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and Overland Track
The Tasmanian wilderness stirs many an adventurous spirit, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. But specialist…
Gambling participation and harm on the rise in Australia, new study reveals
New data on gambling in Australia reveals that around 3 million people are engaged in some form of…
Yeelight bedside lamp sold by Mighty Ape recalled over power adapter safety risk
The lamp was sold from December 13, 2024, to September 4, 2025, on Mighty Ape and its product…
Man fined for dumping ‘volatile’ chemicals into gutter on suburban Adelaide street
A man who poured “volatile” chemicals into a gutter on a suburban Adelaide street has been fined for…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
The FDA overhauled its COVID vaccine guidance. What it means for you
New federal guidance surrounding COVID vaccine authorization could make it more difficult for many people to be inoculated…