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More weather records as UK heat set to spike again
Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

Arthur's Pass tramper died of hypothermia after losing marked track
Rebecca Woolley was an experienced tramper who set out out in fine weather on a day walk on Mount Aicken Track, but never returned.

Windows 11’s Weather app uses 5x more RAM than macOS. That’s over 1GB
It’s long been known that Windows 11 requires unusually large amounts of memory to function, and it’s been one of the most consistent criticisms of the operating system. The built-in Weather app serves as a prime example of just how much of a memory hog Windows 11 has become. The Weather...

Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South
The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.

‘Wet and miserable’ Sunday with one heavy rain warning, but warmer weather is on the way
Most of the country will see a reprieve form the cold snap that enveloped NZ last week.

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

Another frosty start as MetService warns of negative temperatures
Transpower says there could be another record demand for electricity as cold weather grips the country.

July weather a month of extremes
Unseasonable warmth in the south and dry conditions in the north capped off a month of stark weather contrasts across Aotearoa in July.

Camera captures sudden shift in weather as snow storm blows over Remutaka Ranges
A traffic camera has captured a sudden change in weather at the Remutaka Ranges as snow falls in the lower North Island and blankets the south.

RAM is painfully expensive. Try these fixes before buying more
There has been a severe memory shortage for months. The main reason for this is the AI boom: large portions of DRAM production are being diverted to data centers and AI accelerators, leaving traditional PC manufacturers to struggle with rising prices. According to data from TrendForce, prices for traditional DRAM rose...

Weather forecast - where will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

It’s 3C but ‘feels like’ -2C, so what temperature is it actually?
You check the weather and it says 3C. Then right besides it, MetService tells you it “feels like” -2C. So is it 3C or -2C? The short answer is both.

How to change up Windows 11’s Widgets panel—or disable it altogether
By default, Windows displays so-called widgets at the far left of the taskbar. These include, for example, current weather information or stock market prices. Clicking on the widget currently displayed opens a window where you can remove individual widgets from the selection by clicking on the three dots and selecting...

Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

Auckland's coldest day in five years as power use hits another record
Transpower says another record demand for electricity has been set as cold weather grips the country.

More cold weather on the way: 'There's going to be plenty of negative temperatures'
The southerly fronts that brought snow on Tuesday have given way to a ridge of high pressure, bringing still, clear and icy cold conditions.

Watch: Air NZ plane forced to abort landing in wild Christchurch weather
Flight 5349 from Wellington attempted to land shortly after midday, but was forced to circle back for a second attempt 15 minutes later.