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Mount Ruapehu, a volcano in New Zealand, last erupted in 1995-1996. Experts say if it erupts again, ash could cover many homes in North Island, even in places like Auckland. The Natural Hazards Commission is funding a new model by GNS Science. This model will help emergency teams track where ash falls and how much […]
The week will start calmly, but it will change soon. Most areas will enjoy good weather until Wednesday. However, the MetService warns of wetter and windier conditions later in the week, with low-level snow in the south. On Sunday, MetService recorded around 13,000 lightning strikes before 6am Monday, with about 7,300 happening over land, mainly […]
This year’s Bird of the Year competition is gaining international attention, with the critically endangered Hoiho (Yellow-Eyed Penguin) taking center stage. With only 131 breeding pairs left on New Zealand’s mainland, the Hoiho faces numerous threats from human activity and climate change, making their survival a top priority for conservationists. Hoiho populations have been severely […]
Go Carterton is thrilled to announce the launch of Carterton’s World Space Week, running from Saturday 5 October to Friday 11 October, 2024. As part of the global celebration of World Space Week, this local event promises an exciting lineup of space-themed activities and events that cater to everyone—whether you’re a scientist, educator, space enthusiast, […]
A mother from Gisborne shared a scary experience when a bullet went through her home, hitting the walls of her children’s bedroom. She posted her story on social media, expressing her fear after the incident occurred late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning on Glasgow Crescent in Kaiti. In her post, the mother described how […]
In Melbourne’s Clayton suburb, the Australian Synchrotron stands out with its large circular design. Its main purpose is to produce light used for scientific research. A synchrotron is a type of particle accelerator that moves electrons at very high speeds in vacuum chambers. The process begins with an electron gun that generates electrons, which then […]
The Gulf Harbour ferry service has returned to a full schedule starting on Monday after years of cancellations and fewer sailings. In the past, there were crew shortages that forced many commuters to use long replacement buses or taxis to travel 50km from Auckland’s central area to the Whangaparāoa peninsula. Last year, Auckland Transport even […]
New Zealand has confirmed its fifth case of mpox this year. Health NZ reports that this latest case is likely linked to the recent Winter Pride Festival in Queenstown. Since June 2022, there have been 54 cases of mpox in New Zealand, with five confirmed in 2024. Dr. Susan Jack, the national clinical director, said […]
A person died in a quad bike accident in North Canterbury on Sunday evening. The crash happened around 5:30 PM on Springbank Road in Swananoa, about 30 minutes from Christchurch. Police arrived at the scene and found one person dead. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident. Emergency services, including Hato Hone St John, […]
KiwiRail, New Zealand’s largest transport operator, has been fined $432,500 for not properly maintaining its ferry, the Kaitaki. This failure resulted in the ferry losing power and drifting towards dangerous rocks while carrying 864 passengers and crew. Many passengers reported feeling scared as they realized the ship was heading towards the rocks in the dark. […]
