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Wallabies melt in Japan, where the weather is officially ‘cruelly hot’
Les Kiss’ side has landed in Osaka as the country suffers through an extreme heatwave that has lasted nearly three weeks.

'Lives are at risk': Mums beg for help to reach young Kiwis trapped in Solomon Islands ravine
Weather conditions in the region are too severe for local retrieval, leaving the boys’ mothers to urgently appeal for national assistance.

Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
The Dorset festival is banning items that post a fire hazard due to the hot weather and dry ground.

Two rescued after climber falls 200m into Mt Aspiring crevasse
Search and rescue teams raced worsening weather to rescue two climbers from Mt Aspiring after one fell about 200m and their companion spent hours seeking help.

Telstra opens satellite link to maps, weather and WhatsApp – but not Triple Zero
Customers can now check Google Maps and message on WhatsApp beyond the mobile network, in an Australian first. What they still can’t do is call for help.

Is there anything special about July's full buck moon?
While nothing too spectacular was expected of this year's buck moon, if the weather is clear it could be a very visible full moon.

No bridge too far for man behind new Aoraki Mt Cook bridge
Bridge designer and builder Dan Crocker says creating the country's new longest suspension bridge, at Aoraki Mt Cook, involved unique challenges, including weather so fierce it stripped the paint from their machinery.

Can’t stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead
One of the best things about Google’s smart TV and streaming player software is that if you don’t like the standard home screen, you can replace it. Now, you can even make the home screen look like a Roku, thanks to a free app called Kyu Launcher. This alternative home screen...

Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes
Microsoft recently released new preview updates for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2, and they include a number of new features that general users will eventually receive with future updates. The build numbers are 26100.8942 (for 24H2) and 26200.8942 (for 25H2). Significant new features include changes to File Explorer, Windows...

All Interislander sailings cancelled tomorrow due to expected bad weather
Bluebridge has not yet cancelled its sailings, but says it is monitoring the situation closely.

Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

Wild winds, thunderstorms possible before bitter cold sweeps NZ
Weather watches start on Thursday morning.

Severe gales, thunderstorms possible as weather watches issued across country
"Wetter, windier weather" is on the way following days of freezing temperatures.

Why Dunedin was NZ’s warmest spot, while Christchurch froze
Weather watches start on Thursday morning.

A new round of regions is here. Choose your champion.
It’s a battle of the weather in this round, with the sunniest and windiest spots in Aotearoa. Who are you voting for?

How will we live as storms get worse? One region's story
As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, how can communities adapt - and who will pay?

New heatwave TV thriller resonates in today's world, says Iwan Rheon
Weather conditions were "changeable" at best when actor Iwan Rheon began filming for new drama in Wales.

Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

Weather this weekend: Icy blast to bring snow and frost across New Zealand
Snow is forecast for the south over the weekend.

14 clever USB-C gadgets that do much more than charge your phone
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones, tablets,...