Weather
MetService's Napier weather forecasts to return soon
Napier residents have not been able to get real time weather conditions from the country's main weather forecast provider during the heat of summer.
2021 New Zealand's 'warmest year on record'
The nationwide average temperature last year was 13.6C, which is 0.95C above the annual average set between 1981 and 2010.
Climate change: Past seven years hottest on record
The past seven years have been the hottest on record, that's according to new EU data.
Last year was the fifth warmest year ever - while extreme weather such heatwaves and floods caused chaos, and… Audio
Surf update: Mount Maunganui
For today's surf update we're heading to Mount Maunganui where Jamie Troughton is the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service chair. Audio
Deadly snow traps hundreds of drivers in Pakistan
At least 21 people have died after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles in northern Pakistan.
Fiji braces for cyclone
Fiji's Meteorological Service says a tropical cyclone is likely to hit the country today.
High temperatures settling in for the summer - NIWA outlook
New Zealand's hot, dry summer looks set to continue
'Big and dangerous': Warning over wave surges at Hawke's Bay beaches
Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers are urging people to take care at the region's beaches, after large wave swells appeared across the area.
Surf Update: Fitzroy Beach
We're heading to Fitzroy beach in New Plymouth where Todd Velvin is the President of Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club and joins Jesse to update us on the weather and surf conditions. Audio
More than 50 firefighters tackling Far North blaze
Fire crews are confident about today's weather conditions as they continue to tackle the major blaze at Kaimaumau, in the Far North.
Summer swelter set to continue for North Island
Parts of the North Island are again set to swelter in summer heat today, with forecast highs of more than 30 degrees. Audio
Surf Update: Whangamata
Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Audio
Campground check-in: Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
We check in with Sheree Webster form Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park to hear just how busy they've been and the conditions of the famous warm water. Audio
Another scorcher day for much of the country
New Zealanders will be subject to another day of sweltering temperatures, but there is some reprieve in sight.
Parts of the North Island are set to stifle in 30-plus degree heat once again, adding to… Audio
'Extreme sea conditions' close beach in Napier
Pacific Beach on Marine Parade in Napier has been closed and Hardinge Road Beach is also considered dangerous, police say.
'Climate change is no longer a thing of the future'
A NIWA climate summary says extreme temperatures across the country are happening far more often than expected.
High temperatures expected to continue across North Island
Some North Island centres will experience more hot weather today, but temperatures are expected to drop in the South Island.
Summer sun sizzles Aotearoa: Lower Hutt, Invercargill crack 32C
Summer has well and truly arrived, with Invercargill reaching 32.2 degrees today, though some places around Aotearoa may be a little too hot in the next few days.
Inside NIWA's climate summaries
Later this month, NIWA will release its latest climate summary for the year that has just been. Climate scientist Gregor Macara sheds light on how they're produced and what we can learn from them.
Warm weather forecast for start to New Year
New Zealanders can look forward to a warm start to the New Year, with MetService forecasting easing southwesterlies and clear skies this weekend.
