Ben Noll

Millions in Florida are facing the full force of Hurricane Milton as it continues to tear its way through the state.  Audio

Cyclone season in the Pacific comes to an end. Audio

After proposing to his girlfriend live on air, NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll decided to combine his two loves - his fiancée Katie & the weather. Ben speaks to Mark. Audio

Forecasters are exploring whether they can use AI to help predict the impacts of extreme weather, right down to a street level. Following Cyclone Gabrielle, NIWA has added five million dollars a year… Audio

The number of cyclones in the south Pacific is expected to increase this year because of El Nino. Audio

Unusual drop in temperatures recorded in the Pacific. Audio

It's often a nice way to break up the cold wet months here in Aotearoa, a quick trip to our pacific island neighbours to sun ourselves and escape the rain. But this year it's not necessarily going to… Audio

FIFA fans may be disappointed to know the Women's World Cup games face a wet and windy start this week.

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll is warning of heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and potential… Audio

El Niño is on its way, and there are some indications it could cause the Earth's warmest ever year.

NIWA Meterologist Ben Noll spoke with Perlina Lau. Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio

Those looking to get out-and-about for Auckland Anniversary weekend may want to rethink their plans.

Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.

The… Audio

Seasonal allergy sufferers should brace for a bad spring and summer, with lots of pollen expected.

Those with asthma should keep their medication with them at all times.

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll… Audio

Forecast swells have forced the cancellation of the 11:00am and 2:15pm Interislander sailings from Picton, as well as the 8.30pm from Wellington.

It's a similar story for Bluebridge, the 1.30pm and… Audio

New Zealand is set for its warmest winter in history with ocean temperatures in the upper north island still in their early twenties.

NIWA says coastal sea temperatures were unusually warm for the… Video, Audio

Ice creams, swims and shade have been our saviours during this scorcher of a summer.

Taumarunui is set to crack 32 degrees C today - a temperature reached several times this month.

Māni Dunlop spoke… Audio