Strong winds to batter Hawke’s Bay, before 30C highs later this week
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said the severe gales were caused by an active front working its way up…
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,”…
Bay of Plenty avocado growers donate windfall fruit after devastating weather
He said one orchard that packed fruit before and after the storm experienced a drop in the export…
Super Typhoon Ragasa: New Zealander in China preparing for winds up to 215km/h
Wind gusts of up to 215km/h were recorded in the Philippines’ northern Luzon region, where tens of thousands…
Super Typhoon Ragasa closes schools and offices across Philippines
In Taiwan, authorities said nearly 300 people will be evacuated from Hualien County in the east, adding that…
Rotorua power outages after weekend winds leave thousands without supply
MetService meteorologist John Law said the strongest gust recorded in Rotorua over the weekend was 80km/h. Tauranga had…
Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up, massive discounts
All remaining stock is being sold at 70% off the lowest in-store ticketed prices. But administrators said no…
Heavy rain, flash flooding hits Sydney as SES receives 850 calls for help
Two women trapped underneath a collapsed roof in Western Sydney have been freed overnight after wild weather wreaked…
Passengers delayed at Auckland Airport due to heavy rain, strong winds
“It’s been an hour and 20 minutes since we landed now,” they told the Herald. “Latest update from…
Weather: Gales could close Auckland Harbour Bridge, MetService issues warning for city
All lanes have since reopened. SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE – STRONG WINDS – 9:30AMDue to severe winds, alternate…
Destructive winds, possible hail forecast for South Australia
Destructive winds sweeping across South Australia has damaged roofs, fences and has caused power outages as a “rare”…
Greece wildfires: Three dead as winds disrupt ferries, evacuations
Firefighters were sprinting to direct hoses and douse the flames, while a helicopter swooped overhead to drop water.…