Weather
Heat alerts issued for lower North Island
While Wellington City, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt have heat alerts in place for Wednesday, Auckland's temperature is not expected to drop below 17 degrees for the next 10 days.
Temperatures set to soar, warm nights to linger
The hot weather is expected to continue today, with temperatures expected to climb in coming days while warm nights linger. Audio
Heavy rain warning, up to 200mm set to hit Westland, Fiordland
Alerts for heavy downpours are in place for parts of the South Island, as the rest of the country prepares for heat.
NZ in for a hot, dry week of weather
Metservice is forecasting a week of hot and dry weather right around New Zealand, with warm, muggy nights and not much rain.
MetService meterologist John Law, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Victoria, Australia experiencing flooding after intense rain
Residents in rural Victoria are bracing for further flooding this morning as the Australian state is pummelled by record-breaking rain
Some areas have received three-months of rainfall in a 24-hour… Audio
El Niño bites in the Pacific
Some Pacific nations are feeling the bite of El Niño through dry conditions, while others in drought get relief through above average rainfall.
Probe of Civil Defence handling of cyclone attracts 1000 responses so far
The review led by Mike Bush is investigating how well prepared officials were prior to Cyclone Gabrielle, as well as the agency's immediate emergency response.
Victoria weather warnings as heavy rain across state causes flooding
Victoria has been battered by heavy rain and flooding, with residents in parts of the towns of Seymour and Yea being urged to evacuate.
'Three hours is a long time when you've got a fire burning outside your home' - councillor
More care needs to be taken to prevent grass fires along a rail corridor this summer, a district councillor says. Audio
Severe thunderstorm watch for Coromandel, Waikato
A severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted for Northland, but watches are in place for Coromandel and parts of Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
Tom Sainsbury: Diary of a Kiwi summer
Comedian Tom Sainsbury has been out there experiencing the great New Zealand summer. He joins Susana to report back with his findings. Audio
Rain, rain go away: NIWA tips possibility of another soggy January
Parts of the North Island battered by heavy rain last summer could be in for another bout later this month.
Cooler weekend ahead, severe storms may hit Hawke's Bay
Big parts of the country are set for a drop in temperature, with rain forecast on Saturday. Audio
Rain forecast for holidaymakers this weekend
Rain may be on the horizon for many holidaymakers this weekend.
MetService is forecasting a cold front to move up the country today and many areas will see rain and cooler temperatures.
That could… Audio
Wet weather set to hit holidaymakers in some parts of the country
Rain may be on the horizon for many holidaymakers over the coming days.
Parks, reserves still waiting for fixes a year on
Uncertainty still looms over parks, hit in Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods.
2023 'significant year' dominated by extreme weather - MetService
The year 2023 will be remembered as one dominated by extreme weather which broke records and impacted many lives, MetService says.
Heavy rain set to hit Fiordland
A heavy rain warning has been issued, with the region set to be soaked.
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
Mixed bag for festival organisers as New Year's events wrap up
It's been a mixed bag for event organisers as the New Year's music festival season begins to wind up.
While ticket sales are up, poor weather has been a downer for some would-be ravers.
Soumya… Audio
