Weather
Does the changing climate mean we should rethink the seasons?
Wellington's weather has come under fire, with a popular suggestion that spring in the capital is so cruddy it should be renamed, but researchers say the data does not support a change.
Australia has warmest winter in recorded history
Australia has just recorded its warmest winter on record, smashing records going back to 1910.
Flights cancelled, businesses closed in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears
Hundreds of flights were cancelled in China's Guangdong province and Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Saola moved closer to the mainland on Friday, forcing authorities to raise a strong storm advisory and…
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Nelson is a picture, positive mindsets are coming back in Hawkes Bay and there's a feeling that a genuine spring is around the corner. August's farming conditions around the country. Audio
Wellington's spring isn't as bad as you think - new research
You can't beat Wellington on a good day, they say, and today - the first day of Spring - is a good day in the capital. Wellingtonians are not usually very upbeat about the weather they're served up… Audio
Very rare blue-super-moon lights up NZ skies
The skies above New Zealand will be lit up by a very rare blue moon tonight, the likes of which you won't see again for a long time. While blue moons are actually fairly common, for one to coincide… Video, Audio
Auckland fog causes travel woes
It hasn't been the best morning for travellers trying to fly into or out of Auckland - or for commuters trying to get around the city. It was a bit of a pea-souper across the City of Sails, and… Audio
Wildfire season could kick off earlier this year, FENZ warns
The danger of wildfires is on the rise with forecasts of a hotter, drier, windier summer.
Fog blankets Auckland
There's intense fog blanketing Auckland city right now, causing major disruption on land, sea and air.
Motorways are even more heavily congested than usual, eleven regional flights out of Auckland… Audio
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida
At least two people have died after Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida as a category three storm overnight.
Power has been knocked out, homes inundated and bridges closed by the biggest storm in… Audio
Some Aucklanders lifting their houses to avoid future flood waters
Some Aucklanders are lifting their houses to avoid damage from future floods.
Displaced Black Power family given home in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
A Hawke's Bay woman whose family lost everything in the cyclone says they are one of the lucky ones - but the temporary accommodation they were given came with a catch.
When is the end of winter? There are four options!
Now it's nearly September, which might make you think it's almost spring. But did you know there are four different end dates to winter? Here to explain is Philip Duncan from weatherwatch.co.nz. Audio
'An eerie feeling': Scale, speed of Canada's wildfires prove challenging for Kiwi firefighters
New Zealand firefighters describe days turning into night and swamps on fire while they were battling the wildfires. Audio
Urgent road repairs needed in Marlborough Sounds ahead of longer term plan
Urgent road repairs are needed in the Marlborough Sounds to ensure safety, while the council waits for a study to determine the future of the region's damaged road network.
Family still living apart after Auckland's January floods
Nicola Farley and her children have not lived together ever since their West Auckland home was damaged by the anniversary weekend floods. Audio
Greece wildfires: Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest
Eighteen bodies have been found in a forested area of northern Greece hit by wildfires for the past four days, the Greek fire service says.
Moscow sewer: All eight members of tour party confirmed dead in floods
A tour guide and all seven members of their party have been found dead after being trapped underground by flood waters in Moscow's sewer system, Russian media say.
Storm Hilary moves north after drenching Southern California, Southwest
Storm Hilary flooded streets, downed power lines and triggered mudslides across Southern California on Monday, but no US deaths were attributed to the storm and fears of disaster have dissipated.
Tropical Storm Hilary releases fury on Southern California
Southern California officials braced on Monday for possible overnight reports of serious damage from Tropical Storm Hilary.
