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Live: Temperatures rising towards the 30s amid heat alerts
Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been issued for Hastings, Napier, Whakatāne, Motueka, Blenheim and Kaikōura. Fire and Emergency warned extreme heat...
Lastest from MetService as weekend heat warnings issued
Just how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
High heat makes summer the riskiest season for new workers
Summer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction. Brett Murray, chief executive of Site Safe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
Where to expect the heat as temperatures head into the 30s
Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been issued for several centres.
January records could fall as hot spell forecast
MetService said the heat would really ramp up over the weekend, with forecasts indicating 35C to 37C
Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar
Councils are warning locals to get ready as a heatwave looks to blanket parts of the country. Audio
Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebush says hot and dry winds will fan bushfires that are "unpredictable, uncontrollable, and fast moving".
Long range forecast is mostly more heat, more wet
Earth Sciences New Zealand is expecting the rest of summer to remain warm and wet for many regions.
'Real risk': FENZ warns of extreme fire danger as temperatures set to swelter
No open air fires can be lit in Canterbury over the weekend with temperatures rising into the 30s and strong northwesterlies predicted.
2025's hottest spots revealed in another near-record year
It was another near-record year, but some places got more heat than others.
Tips for beating the heat, from town that hit 51C this week
How Australia's "hottest town" survives a summer heatwave.
Warning to swimmers as risk of toxic algae intensifies
Temperatures are set to rise, creating perfect conditions in Hawke's Bay for toxic algae to bloom.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… Audio
Checking in with Nick Grimm
Now, it's hotting up here - with temperatures heading up towards the mid thirties in Hastings tomorrow. But how about 40... and higher? Parts of Australia have had their hottest days in years, with… Audio
Temperatuers set to rise above 30 degrees
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees. The mayors of Marlborough and Hastings… Audio
'Stay strong, make sure you don't die': Chaos as cold hits Europe
As transport problems grow and cold snap death toll rises, many homeless are struggling to just survive.
Intense heatwave grips Australia's southern states, fans bushfires
Australia's south sweltered through a brutal heatwave on Wednesday that delivered temperatures above 40C in some cities, straining power grids and causing bushfires to flare.
Wither Hills Farm Park access could ‘change rapidly’ as temperatures soar
MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across the South Island.
Thunder and hail warnings, despite warmer weather
Heavy rain in the east today will be followed by high temperatures over the following few days.
