Weather
Christchurch prepares for HOT weather, fires
Christchurch is set to get to 36 degrees today and with two fires breaking out yesterday afternoon - crews are on high alert. Two helicopters and six fire crews fought a blaze on Balmoral Hill in… Audio
Govt aid sought after severe weather damaged crop
Tasman orchardists are calling on the government to provide financial help following severe hail on Boxing Day.
Rough weather on the way for Wellington, Canterbury, West Coast
Several parts of the country could be in for some rough weather in the next 24 hours; including Wellington, Canterbury and the West Coast.
Dangerous heatwave building across Victoria
After a relatively mild summer, authorities are warning of a potentially dangerous heatwave forecast for parts of Australia this weekend.
Avalanche Advisory warns of rockfall dangers in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
Storm slab avalanches large enough to bury, injure or kill a person have been sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook in the wake on heavy summer snowfall this week.
February's dry hot days spark concerns about drought returning
It was a hard summer for many rural businesses last year, with widespread drought crippling many regions. With the typically dry hot days of February coming up - there are worries it could happen… Audio
Summer snow fall: Queenstown and Wanaka are hit with a cold snap
Summer has hit pause in Queenstown and Wanaka where a healthy dusting of snow has fallen.
Yesterday the temperature plunged in parts of the South and the unseasonal weather isn't expected to lift… Audio
Thunderstorm, wind warnings in place around New Zealand
Thunderstorms are expected to continue around New Zealand today, with a wet and windy outlook for the rest of the week.
Temperatures dropping as wet and windy weather hits
Western areas of the South Island are likely to bear the brunt of this week's wet and windy weather, but temperatures will drop well below the summer average in many parts of the country. Audio
Heavy rain, strong winds ahead - MetService
Cool air is making its way up the country this week, as Summer takes a holiday.
But the severe weather is expected to remain confined to central and southern regions.
In Westland, active… Audio
Heavy rain set to break spell of fine weather
Heavy rain is expected for parts of the South Island, with severe gales possible in central New Zealand.
Movie changes town's luck after drought and pub closure
An Australian town that has had a run of setbacks is experiencing a change of fortune with the release of a movie that was partially filmed on its streets and cast some of its residents in bit parts.
Cooler, unsettled weather on the way
Wet weather is set to wash away New Zealand's summer streak.
Sunny, settled weather not forecast to continue into the weekend
The warm and sunny spell is set to end, as rain, wind and cooler temperatures are forecast for much of the country this weekend and early next week.
New Thunberg stamp: 'There will be a lot of Gretas flying around'
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is to feature on a set of stamps issued by Sweden's postal service.
Mayor warns Franz Josef businesses close to 'falling over'
Westland Mayor Bruce Smith has appealed to the government to release funds for flood protection work at Franz Josef Glacier before the town dies through tourism starvation.
Far North in desperate need of rain
Water restrictions are likely for more parts of the Far North if there is not significant rainfall soon, and the forecast is not good.
St Arnaud community on high alert for fire risk
A South Island town surrounded by flammable vegetation is asking its residents to carefully check their fire plans after the devastating blaze that tore through Lake Ohau last year. And it looks like… Audio
Water restrictions coming for more parts of the Far North
Water restrictions are likely for more parts of the Far North if there's not significant rainfall soon, and the forecast isn't good. People in Kaitaia are now not allowed to use hoses, sprinklers or… Audio
Climate scientist on NZ rising temperatures
New Zealand recorded its seventh warmest year last year, according to NIWA's annual climate summary. Several locations had dry spells of more than 40 days, leading to widespread water use restrictions… Audio
