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.…