Weather
Aussie couple who lost home in fire had cancelled contents insurance
Stuart and Vikki Guy were celebrating Christmas Day in their daughter's house when they learned their home had caught fire.
Worst start to Wellington's summer in a decade
Complaining about the weather is a national pastime, but some of it is justified this year, official data shows.
Wellington on track for worst summer on record
Complaining about the weather is somewhat of a national past-time and it turns out this summer, those in Wellington are justified in their woes. Mary Argue has more. Audio
Fierce winds expected as fire crews battle LA fires
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week. AP's International Affiliate correspondent Phillip… Audio
Cook Strait ferry passengers warned of rough seas
Trips are going ahead but conditions will make them unpleasant, one operator says.
LA Fires: Firefighters scramble ahead of incoming winds
Explainer - After six days and 24 dead, firefighters are scrambling to control LA's three remaining fires before powerful winds pick up, possibly spreading the blaze. Audio
Keen for a warmer week? Don't hold your breath
MetService says most parts of New Zealand are in for another cool week - though there should be less rain. Audio
Cool summer temps set to continue
Kiwis can expect the cool summer to continue for at least another week. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges among celebrities to lose homes in fires
The actor and director says his Malibu home was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast with Joe Rogan in Texas.
Big swells cancel more Cook Strait ferry services
Sea conditions are expected to deteriorate due to a southerly front on Sunday afternoon.
Dry Northland plus holiday crowds lead to water restrictions
Water restrictions are being ramped up across much of the Far North, as continued dry weather and an influx of holidaymakers strain the district's dwindling rivers.
From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Southern California was underwater less than a year ago. Now, the weather pendulum has swung the other way. Audio
California wildfires: Filmmaker David Farrier in LA
New Zealand documentary maker David Farrier is based in Los Angeles and joins Anna Thomas to share what it's like on the ground. Audio
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
Unusual conditions are lining up for only the second time in 75 years to bring what will be wetter and windier summer. Video
'Chuffed': New Zealand's sunniest region celebrates
It comes after NIWA's annual climate summary for the year.
Snowed inn - and happy about it
A group of pub-goers in Yorkshire's Tan Hill Inn have been snowed into the establishment since Saturday night (UK time). Audio
Blenheim wins sunniest spot in NZ
Blenheim has secured the award for sunniest spot in New Zealand for 2024. It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year, which saw an ongoing warming trend locally, and around… Audio
What we can learn from NZ's 2024 climate data
The sunniest, the hottest, and the coldest places - and those hit by 'atmospheric rivers'.
What a rare summer La Niña could mean for Australia
The great rainmaker, La Niña, could be back for the fourth time in five years, increasing the prospect of a soaking start to 2025. Video
When will the cold snap end and who is in for a sizzling week?
We ask MetService what you can expect for the week ahead and when summer plans can resume. Audio
