Health experts warn of late flu peak with illness rates in south rising
The FluTracking weekly report shows a later, higher peak for flu symptoms this year. Photo / FluTracking The…
Matteo Franzoso death: Italian ski racer dies in Chile training accident
Franzoso had been in Chile since September 6, training with the Italian team. Matteo Franzoso of Italy during…
Australia’s winter colder than predicted, but were temperatures actually below average?
The general sentiment that Australia just shivered through a cold winter is false — although it wasn’t as…
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”…
Who is Josh Willie, new leader of Tasmanian Labor, tasked with trying to engineer a comeback?
Joshua Barton Willie, a 41-year-old former primary school teacher, is the new leader of Tasmanian Labor. Mr Willie,…
Josh Willie replaces Dean Winter as Tasmanian Labor leader after election loss
Josh Willie is the new Tasmanian Labor leader, replacing Dean Winter. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Opposition…
Discover Tekapo: A winter escape with skiing and stargazing
In winter, Tekapo offers a different kind of charm. The landscape empties of its crowds but the sights…
Night joggers followed by Aaron Fahey; convicted and fined in Nelson court for indecent gesture
His behaviour, which included following the girls, frightened them to the extent that the younger girl began to…
Wet weather forecast for spring as Indian Ocean climate driver emerges
A wet finish to the year is increasingly favoured across Australia as a major climate driver emerges for…
Record demand for electricity brings power outages as winter demand skyrockets
Energy companies are being urged to step up their planning as Canberra shivers through a winter with more…
Pine tree impales semi truck when tornado touches down in Michigan
A tornado that spun up unexpectedly during Saturday’s late afternoon storm in the Thumb area had winds whipping…