Weather
More humid nights headed our way
If you had trouble sleeping last night, it might be down to the muggy conditions arriving from the tropics.
There are more rainy days and humid nights on the way.
NIWA's forecaster Chris Brandolino… Audio
Dozens of homes lost to bushfire in Perth Hills, WA
Australian authorities say 56 homes have been lost to a massive bushfire that continues to burn out of control east of Perth.
Huge snowstorm hits US east coast
A massive winter storm has pummelled the US east coast, grounding flights, shuttering vaccination sites and bringing New York City to a standstill.
Fijians surprised by intensity of Cyclone Ana
Fiji has seen three cyclones develop in its waters in a matter of weeks, with rain causing major flooding across the country.
The latest two formed within a day of each other. It came on the back of… Video, Audio
Category two Cyclone Ana hits Fiji
A battered Fiji is taking stock this morning after category two Cyclone Ana delivered strong winds and heavy rain to the main islands - Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
Late yesterday, authorities announced… Audio
Revamped dam set to assist Auckland's drought recovery
A mothballed dam in the Hūnua Ranges will start supplying six million litres of water a day to the Auckland network from next week as part of a $68 million dollar Watercare project.
Mt Hutt gets a dumping of snow just days after 30 degree temperatures
The Mt Hutt skifield has had a dumping of snow afternight, just two days after temperatures reached 30 degrees at the mountain.
James McKenzie is the ski area manager at Mt Hutt and speaks to Susie… Audio
Water meters recall 1970s' user pays attitude - opponent
A new anti-water meters campaign is being launched by a group of Wellington residents with its founder claiming it is diverting the blame for poor pipes onto residents.
Weather: After high temperatures South Island sees big drop
It's the end of the golden weather for the South Island at least with temperatures set to drop by as much as 20C over the next 48 hours.
Parts of the South Island continued to bake and break records… Audio
Cold change on its way as parts of South Island sizzle again
Canterbury and Marlborough are again sweltering in hot temperatures today with Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru about 30C or higher.
Canterbury fire permits suspended due to dry conditions
Fire and Emergency has suspended all fire permits in Canterbury and banned fires completely in Marlborough saying the hot dry conditions could lead to fires starting easily and spreading quickly.
It… Audio
Christchurch records hottest day since 1979
It was a case of throw off the duvet and open the windows right across Canterbury on Tuesday night after Christchurch recorded its hottest January day since 1979.
The mercury nudged 36.7 degrees in… Audio
Christchurch breaks records with high of 36.7 degrees
Christchurch recorded it's hottest temperature on record yesterday, with the mercury reaching 36.7 degrees. The 1979 Christchurch record of 35.9 was also exceeded elsewhere in the region, with one… Audio
Weather: Canterbury swelters in record temperatures
Searing hot, record-breaking temperatures have been registered in parts of Canterbury today.
MetService says Ashburton airport reached 37.5C, which is the highest temperature there since records… Video, Audio
Hot days and high fire risk in Canterbury
The Panel speaks to Colin Russell who is leading the Fire and Emergency Canterbury response. Audio
South Island temps top 30 degrees before noon
Temperatures are climbing in parts of the South Island, with potentially record-setting highs on the cards this afternoon. MetService says temperatures around the Canterbury High Country are already… Audio
Caution urged as Christchurch set for scorching 36 degrees
Residents are being urged to keep hydrated and avoid extreme physical exertion in today's high temperatures and firefighting helicopters are on standby. Audio
Christchurch on high alert for fires as hot, dry weather hits
Firefighters who battled for hours yesterday to prevent a blaze from destroying homes at Pines Beach, are worried record hot temperatures forecast for today could undo all of their good work.
They… Audio
Canterbury expected to hit 36C
The mercury is expected to reach a blistering 36 degrees in Canterbury today.
The predicted temperature prompted the Canterbury district health board to issue a warning, urging residents to keep out… Audio
Record hot temps could cause fire flare-ups
Firefighters who battled for hours yesterday to prevent a blaze from destroying homes at Pines Beach, are worried record hot temperatures forecast for today could undo all of their good work.
They… Audio
