Chris Brandolino
How to prepare for a severe thunderstorm - Niwa scientest
The weather forecast is not flash but thing could get flashy for half dozen areas under a severve thunderstorm watch. Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino spoke to Lisa Owen about what to expect… Audio
Summer arrives early as temps soar
Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it came early on Thursday as temperatures soared across the motu. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Early taste of summer as temps rise across the country
Aotearoa is getting a taste test of a summer to come as hot air from across the ditch heads our way. Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
When does spring officially start?
Was yesterday, the first day of September, the first day of spring? Or does spring start on September 23? Audio
Storm may develop near Upper North Island
A messy storm could rapidly develop near the upper North Island this weekend, making for a wet and windy end to the school holidays. Early forecasts show low-pressure systems in the Tasman - and… Audio
Mild winter on the cards as NIWA releases outlook
After a chilly May, the country may be in for a milder winter. NIWA has released its seasonal climate outlook for June to August. NIWA's principal scientist for forecasting Chris Brandolino spoke to… Audio
Multiple tropical cyclones hit the Pacific
A NIWA forecaster says we're in for an active cyclone season in the South Pacific.
Cyclone Nat developed near Papeete in French Polynesia a few days ago, a the same time as another called Osai East… Audio
Parts of country sizzle as hot weather continues
Auckland was issued with a heat alert on Wednesday due to a sustained period of hot weather predicted for the city, and much of the upper North Island.
Many towns and cities have peaked at more than… Audio
Cyclone Kirrily could impact NZ weather
Cyclone Kirrily is bearing down on far north Queensland and is expected to make landfall near Townsville Thursday night as a category two storm.
And it's likely to impact weather here in Aotearoa… Audio
Auckland swelters through hottest day in four years
Heat is the weather word of the day - again. Auckland, notched up its hottest day in four years on Sunday, is heading for another scorcher on Monday.
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to… Audio
Weather outlook for first weeks of 2024
Rain was a feature for many this Christmas and New Year - with several parts of the country experiencing heavy rain throughout the festive period.
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino has been… Audio
NIWA on weekend's cold southerly blast
The weekend's southerly blast felt like Aotearoa could be in line for a snowy Christmas. Temperatures dropped to 10 degrees celsius in the capital yesterday, with downpours and blustery gales. Heavy… Audio
Hot and windy summer in store with El Niño here to stay
NIWA is repeating warnings of a hot and windy summer, with a high fire risk for some parts of the country.
Its summer climate outlook shows El Niño is here to stay, bringing some volatile weather… Audio
Meteorologist on Tropical Cyclone Lola breaking records
Tropical Cyclone Lola is the strongest, earliest storm ever observed in the south eastern Pacific.
It peaked at a Category Five yesterday, and is now closing in on Vanuatu as a Category Four.
Niwa… Audio
The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioA sometimes summer of sun
A change in our three-year La Niña weather pattern will turn the tables on our summer – but don't think El Niño isn't also without its issues. Audio
A sometimes summer of sun
A change in our three-year La Niña weather pattern will turn the tables on our summer – but don't think El Niño isn't also without its issues.
AudioNIWA officially declares El Niño
NIWA is officially declaring El Niño Friday and is warning Aotearoa to prepare for a hot dry summer.
Its seasonal outlook also predicts dramatic temperature swings and stronger winds than usual for… Audio
Hold onto your hats, westerlies set to stay with El Niño
It's been a windy start to spring, but if you're sick of the westerlies you're out of luck. Not only are they expected to make a return over much of the North Island this weekend - they're also likely… Audio
