Hot Weather
Summer scorch: Canterbury town hits 33 degrees
25 Jan 2018
MetService says Culverden in North Canterbury hit 33 degrees. Masterton reached 31 degrees and NIWA climate data shows the average maximum temperature in Masterton in January is 24 degrees. Audio
Wanaka locals embracing warmer weather
25 Jan 2018
Wanaka residents aren't fretting about the upcoming heat wave, instead they're throwing themselves into the town's lake and enjoying its natural beauty. Audio
No let up for scorching south
16 Jan 2018
The MetService says Invercargill, Alexandra and Gore should all expect 30 degrees today. Audio