Ben Noll
New Zealand breaking rainfall records in 2017
5 Sep 2017
If you've been thinking it's been a wetter than usual where you are, you're probably right. Auckland has had just shy of its usual annual rainfall in just nine months, while Tauranga and Christchurch… Audio
Wellington's summer windiest in 14 years
28 Feb 2017
It's official - Wellington has had a rubbish summer. It's been cloudier and colder and yes, windier. Audio
Is this January's weather really worse than usual?
23 Jan 2017
Niwa forecaster Ben Noll talks about January weather. Audio
Record breaking temperatures expected for Winter Solstice
21 Jun 2016
Today is the shortest day of the year, and Niwa is expecting it to be marked by record breaking temperatures. Audio