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Flights cancelled, ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

Flights cancelled, ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

The strongest winds struck the lower North Island — home to the capital Wellington — and parts of the South Island, including Christchurch, prompting the national forecaster MetService to issue rare “red” wind warnings, its highest alert level, for multiple regions

23 October,2025 06:08 PM IST | Wellington | mid-day online correspondent
Australia’s first homegrown rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Australia’s first homegrown rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Australia’s first homegrown rocket, Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff from a Queensland spaceport. Developed by Gilmour Space Technologies, the rocket was part of a test flight aiming to carry small satellites to orbit. The failure is a setback for Australia’s ambitions in the space sector.

31 July,2025 08:54 AM IST | Wellington | Agencies
BMC floats tender for maintenance of 22 heritage sites along with Fitzgerald

BMC floats tender for maintenance of 22 heritage sites along with Fitzgerald

The BMC on Friday floated a fresh tender for the upkeep of these heritage monuments in the A Ward area. The list also includes the Fitzgerald Fountain

11 July,2025 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS
Cat accidentally left on airplane becomes frequent flyer

Cat accidentally left on airplane becomes frequent flyer

Mittens, 8, was booked for one-way travel with her family from Christchurch, New Zealand, to their new home in Melbourne, Australia, on January 13. 

23 January,2025 08:22 AM IST | Wellington | Agencies

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