Canberra, Auckland set to join A-League as Jets continue search for owner THE NEWCASTLE Jets remain on the hunt for a new owner, but that hasn't stopped the A-League from expanding to new frontiers. Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023
Floods, cyclones, thunderstorms: is climate change to blame for New Zealand's summer of extreme weather? The final months of New Zealand’s summer carried a massive sting, bringing “unprecedented” rainfalls several times over, from widespread flooding in Auckland at the end of January to ex-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle dumping record rains and causing devastating floods across the east coast of the North Island. The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Who are England playing and what is their group? England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Wallabies' Kepu tells of abuse at NZ Royal Commission Sekope Kepu has become an anti-bullying ambassador after revealing he was tormented as an Auckland boarding school student in his youth. AAP · Mar 12, 2023
Gutsy New Zealand Breakers force decider with win over Sydney Kings in NBL finals series The NBL championship series is headed for a winner-takes-all Game 5 after New Zealand Breakers denied Sydney Kings 80-70 in Auckland. The New Daily · Mar 12, 2023
First the floods, then the diseases -- why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district alone), roads closed and communications cut. The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023
The red and yellow sticker dilemma – how do we balance safety with the desire to return home after a disaster? Just over a month after the Auckland flood, and three weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the North Island, the scale of the disasters and the rebuild is clear – as is a sense of being in limbo for those worst affected. The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023
Flight brought to 'grinding halt' because of a hedgehog on the runway An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin Airport was delayed when the pilot spotted a small spiky hedgehog wandering across the airport tarmac on Monday Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023
'Calculated' fake psychiatrist of 20 YEARS who pocketed £1m in NHS wages is jailed Accomplished scammer Zholia Alemi posed under a fake degree certificate from the University of Auckland in New Zealand and worked for the NHS for 20 years as an imposter psychiatrist Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
Lowe strike earns Sydney FC another ALW win Rachel Lowe's goal was enough for Sydney FC to beat Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Women's clash in Auckland. AAP · Feb 26, 2023
How low will house prices go? Lessons from UK, US, Europe and elsewhere How the property markets around the world are faring and what is behind the global slide The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
Wellington ready for boosted Sydney FC squad in ALW Wellington will look to turn their A-League Women season around as they take on a star-studded Sydney FC side in their first game in Auckland. AAP · Feb 25, 2023
‘Must be counted’: NZ’s firm line on incoming Harry Styles New Zealand has laid down the law to pop mega-star Harry Styles, who is poised to perform a single show in Auckland. The New Daily · Feb 24, 2023
Harry Styles required to provide the story of his life for New Zealand census Five-yearly data drive to be conducted on 7 March, the same night as the singer’s Auckland show The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Uncharted territory: how the Fall’s fractious New Zealand tour nearly sank Flying Nun records When the Kiwi indie label got a chance to record a live album by the Manchester band, the tensions fraying the group almost destroyed the record company – as documented in a new book
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2023 What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now Australia and New Zealand have both faced a series of devastating floods triggered by climate change and the return of the La Niña weather pattern. So it makes sense that Australia has now sent disaster crews to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2023 NZ cities urgently need to become 'spongier' – but system change will be expensive Two extreme and deadly weather events within the first two months of 2023 have brought the consequences of climate change into sharp focus. Auckland’s January 27 flood is the most expensive weather event in New Zealand insurance history. Cyclone Gabrielle prompted a national state of emergency, only the third time…
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023 Passengers take 16-hour flight to nowhere after Auckland to New York U-turn NEW YORK: Passengers boarding a trans-Pacific flight from Auckland to New York on Thursday evening had no idea of the rude awakening that awaited them: a 16-hour ordeal that saw them back at square one.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Skies filled with ‘flights to nowhere’ amid Auckland cyclone High winds in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle meant flights had to turn back
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 New Zealand authorities confirm four deaths, including child, as ex-Cyclone Gabrielle moves away and magnitude-6.1 quake strikes New Zealand authorities say the worst of the storm has passed, but the extent of the devastation is still unfolding and a magnitude-6.1 earthquake has struck near Wellington.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Air New Zealand cancels all flights from Auckland Airport amid storms ‘Due to the strength and direction of winds, all our domestic and international jet services in and out of our main hub have been suspended,’ confirms airline
Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealanders swim to safety and rescued from rooftops The New Zealand government has declared a state of national emergency for only the third time in history
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 British volunteer firefighter missing after being swept away in New Zealand cyclone Emergency services in New Zealand were reportedly forced to call off the search for volunteer firefighter Dave van Zwananberg, as the land continued to shift while Cyclone Gabrielle hit Auckland's west coast
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 Air New Zealand to resume flights after cyclone Gabrielle impacts 592 flights Air New Zealand said it intends to resume flight services from mid-afternoon on Tuesday, after a total of 592 flights had been impacted by cyclone Gabrielle.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 New Zealand declares emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle eases The New Zealand government has declared a state of emergency across the country’s North Island, which has been battered by Cyclone Gabrielle