Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island as weather warnings issued
Meanwhile, the rain is expected to also start from 4am in the far south and move up the…
Expanded umbilical cord blood transplant achieves 94% survival in severe aplastic anemia patients
Friday, December 12, 2025 NIH clinical trial shows promise for people with treatment-limited, life-threatening disorder. A clinical trial…
Transpower issues grid emergency as solar storm hits South Island
Transpower said it will issue further operational notices when the storm passes and either remove the grid emergency…
Northland weather alert: Heavy downpours and thunderstorm watch in force
“The worst affected areas yesterday were inland Northland and a bit closer to the West Coast as well.…
Severe weather watches upgraded to warnings as Labour Day storm nears
The West Coast was cut off this week following closures on State Highways due to damage from the…
Jetstar passengers stranded in Queenstown after wild weather cancels flights
“They say it’s your responsibility, how you stay, how you survive, and what you do. It has nothing…
On The Up: Kaikohe to get 100 affordable homes in $51.5m iwi‑Crown project
The development would “directly address” Kaikohe’s toughest housing challenges, including overcrowding and limited rentals, he said. “Putting in…
Mount Victoria death: Man struck by falling branch during severe winds
The death will be referred to the coroner. Police asked people to take care in the current weather…
‘Fox-eye’ surgery under scrutiny after influencer’s death in Brazil
Confronting his surgeon, Dr Fernando Garbi, about the results Dutra demanded his medical records – and was initially…
Air New Zealand flights diverted after severe winds batter South Island
“We will continue to monitor the situation closely; however, these conditions are expected to continue into the evening,”…
Young builder left with vision loss after stroke caused by brain tumour
King‘s partner, Abby Holliday, 27, told the Herald his memory of the day things unravelled remained fuzzy. “It…
Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after severe wind gusts forced full closure, MetService warns of thunderstorms
A Herald reporter was earlier stuck on a bus on the Northern Motorway. He said the bridge closed…