Heat Wave
For the love of seabirds
Edin Whitehead inherited a love of birds from her father and became captivated by the majesty of seabirds on a trip to the Subantarctic Islands. Now a PhD student at the University of Auckland, she is… Audio
Nelson grandma shares tips on how to keep cool
Nelson grandma Lena has been tweeting up a storm, giving advice about coping with soaring temperatures. She shared some of her tips with producer Bridget Burke. Audio
NZers try to keep cool as hot weather lingers
Hot temperatures across the country are raising concerns among some farmers and fire crews who are hoping it won't go on too much longer. We headed out on to the road to find out how different… Video, Audio
Another scorching hot day smashes Wellington records
A 90-year record was smashed in Wellington today with temperatures peaking at more than 30 degrees. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths joins Checkpoint. Audio
Take the heat seriously, medical experts warn
Temperatures around the country have soared again with Taumaranui taking out the top spot at 32.3 degrees as the heat washes over the country. Audio
The rush to save Australia’s bats dying from the heatwave
Thousands of bats are dying from the extreme heat in Adelaide, literally dropping dead out of the trees. Flying Fox coordinator Sue Westover tells Lisa Owen flying foxes face extinction if… Audio
High temperatures set to continue for several days
Records dating back more than 150 years have toppled, water restrictions are in place and fire crews are keeping a close eye on the tinder-dry conditions as a record breaking heatwave moves across the… Audio
How to look after your dog during a heatwave
Animal behaviour consultant Mark Vette says dogs aren't quite as robust as we think, particularly with heat. Video, Audio
Heat Wave - Lisa Murray
A heat wave is expected in the South Island today and tomorrow, with temperatures likely to reach the mid-30s. To update us is Metservice duty forecaster, Lisa Murray. Audio