New Zealand Scorching Heat and Strong Winds Bring High Fire Risk Press ReleaseJanuary 9, 2026 Key Takeaways: A severe heatwave is expected to hit New Zealand, with temperatures reaching up to 38C in some areas… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Mourns Loss of Beloved Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt Press ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026 Key Takeaways Sir Tim Shadbolt, the former Invercargill mayor, has passed away at the age of 78 He served eight… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt Dies Aged 78 Press ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026 Key Takeaways Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor, has passed away at the age of 78. He… Click Spread
New Zealand Heatwave Spreads Across Australia and New Zealand Press ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026 Key Takeaways: Heat alerts have been issued for parts of New Zealand due to a heatwave crossing the Tasman from… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand’s Scorching Hotspots: 2025 Climate Report Press ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026 Key Takeaways New Zealand experienced record heat, rising sea temperatures, and extreme weather in 2025 Four of the five warmest… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Jetboat Accident Leaves Three Injured Press ReleaseJanuary 7, 2026 Key Takeaways Two people were flown to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a jetboat crash in Otago The incident… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Court Rules Against Climate Activist’s Altered Banknote Featuring Shane Jones Press ReleaseJanuary 7, 2026 Key Takeaways: Climate activist Bruce Mahalski attempted to pay a court fine using a hand-drawn $50 note Mahalski was convicted… Click Spread
New Zealand Inmate Swallows Razor Blade in New Zealand Prison Incident Press ReleaseJanuary 6, 2026 Key Takeaways: Kane Graham Dawson, a 44-year-old convicted rapist, put a razor blade in his mouth to avoid being transferred… Click Spread
New Zealand Severe Weather to Hit New Zealand, Bringing Heavy Rain and Heat Press ReleaseJanuary 6, 2026 Key Takeaways A stronger front is forecast to arrive in the lower South Island, bringing heavier rain to regions such… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Sees Spike in Cocaine and Meth Seizures Press ReleaseJanuary 6, 2026 Key Takeaways: Two seizures of cocaine worth $11.5 million were found in refrigerated containers on board a vessel at the… Click Spread
