Seeing stars: the astronomical rise of Australian dark-sky tourism
Australia has a relative abundance of astro-tourism destinations, and a growing movement to help protect their darkness
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Australia has a relative abundance of astro-tourism destinations, and a growing movement to help protect their darkness
It is the third straight year Aotearoa has broken the heat record, while sea surface temperatures were also the warmest ever
The author of a book described as a taonga for this generation and the next has taken out the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year award for the fifth time.
Weather warnings continue across the country as heavy rain, wind and fog have caused major travel disruptions, and new flood and wind warnings have been issued.
A number of South Island state highways are closed due to heavy overnight rain. In the North Island, dozens of flights at Auckland Airport have been cancelled due to fog.