Weather
Hawke's Bay not in the clear after drought despite 'brilliant' rain
Rainfall in drought-hit Hawke's Bay was good news for farmers across the region but the impact of the long dry spell will be with them for the season. Audio
Hawke's Bay meteorological drought over, but problems remain
In meteorological terms, the drought in Hawke's Bay is over, after a solid amount of much-needed rain over the past week.
Farmers in the region are still in a perilous position, with many desperately… Audio
Warning to motorists after icy roads troubles motorists
The Transport Agency has issued warnings for ice on the highways in the lower South Island.
Transport Agency drops Arthur's Pass snow closure plan
The Transport Agency has done a U-turn on its plan to close the South Island's Arthur's Pass to drivers until snow and ice is cleared.
On the farm: What's been happening in rural New Zealand this week
Drought hit Hawke's Bay has had rain and in the South Island, Tekapo farmers have been working in temperatures that have barely hit five degrees. Audio
On the farm: What's been happening in rural New Zealand this week
Drought hit Hawke's Bay has had rain and in the South Island, Tekapo farmers have been working in temperatures that have barely hit five degrees.
AudioDownpours bring down slips on Wellington roads
Heavy rain has brought down slips on Wellington roads and led to surface flooding.
Beyond reasonable drought: New Zealand's climate future
Auckland's dams are half-empty and huge swathes of the country are reeling from one of the deepest droughts yet. Climate scientists say: get used to it.
Long Range Weather Forecast for 17 June 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 17 June 2020. Audio
Swing to mild weather after weekend cold snap
While many parts of the country shivered through blisteringly cold weather at the weekend - things are looking decidedly balmier today.
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll spoke to Te Aniwa Hurihanganui. Audio
Why Lumsden is hot right now - a local's love for his town
Lumsden has been a recurring early morning warm spot in RNZ's daily weather watch. Lumsden Hotel owner Tim Hanna says the tiny Southland town's climate is special. Audio
Huge waves set to get even bigger in Southern Ocean
Climate change could cause monster waves to get bigger - and happen more frequently. Audio
What's so special about the weather in Lumsden?
Lumsden has been a regular early morning national hot spot in our weather reports.
Each morning RNZ lists the warmest and coldest places in New Zealand and in Lumsden the mercury is often hitting 12… Audio
Cold, wet weekend ahead for many as rugby resumes
Auckland rugby fans might have to take their raincoats with them to Eden Stadium on Sunday, but the rain is unlikely to help very much with drought conditions.
Weather: Freezing conditions on the way for weekend
The South Island can expect temperatures as low as -15 this weekend. Audio
Weather: Freezing conditions on the way for the weekend
Perfect conditions for a freezing cold weekend are on their way for the South Island.
A strong high pressure system, combined with clear skies and long nights mean temperatures could drop as low as… Audio
Cold blast to herald beginning of winter
Yes it's winter and the weather is expected to be colder - but a cold snap is headed our way that could see temperatures as low as -15. Audio
Calling Home: Michael Hemmingsen in Guam
Michael Hemmingsen is one half of the two person team in the Philosophy programme at the University of Guam. He, wife Mariko and son Aki have lived on the tropical island for two and a half years and… Audio
Snow falls in parts of Central Otago
It's a wintry start to the weekend, with temperatures plummeting and snow falling in parts of the South, affecting roads and causing headaches for drivers on the Crown Range Rd.
Gardener objects to water charge plan: 'It's nonsense'
Gardeners in Christchurch are up in arms over a proposal to introduce water charges.
