Weather
Smoke from Australian fires could make NZ skies hazy today
More smoke from Australian bushfires is expected to drift across central New Zealand today.
Hottest day of summer sees Gisborne hit 37 degrees
Yesterday was the hottest so far this summer, with Gisborne experiencing the highest temperature in New Zealand at 37 degrees Celsius.
Northland farmers already culling stock as dry weather persists
Some farmers in Northland are already culling stock suffering in drought-like conditions, with the hot weather forecast over the weekend. Extreme dry conditions have already hit in parts of Waikato… Audio
Canterbury fire spreads as crews race to contain it
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in the Mackenzie District that's spread rapidly to more than 100 hectares.
Weekend weather with Richard Green
The weather is switching it on again for much of the country, with temperatures climbing up to the mid-thirties for the second weekend in a row. Metservice says heatwave conditions are likely for… Audio
Waikato farmers 'prepared' for dry spell but some crops suffering
Farmers in Waikato and South Auckland are increasingly worried by the drought-like conditions.
Northland: 'Very, very dry' - and drying quickly
Facing a potential drought, farmers in Northland are increasingly worried about water and stock feed levels, with no heavy rain forecast for the next few months.
Dry conditions lead to fire ban in Auckland, north Waikato
A total fire ban will be in place across the entire Auckland region and north Waikato from Tuesday morning.
Summer swelter: Weekend weather watch
It's time to get the togs out as much of the country is set to bake in sweltering temperatures this weekend.
Weather: Most of NZ set for sweltering hot weekend
It's time to get the togs out and hit the beaches, as much of the country is set to bake in sweltering temperatures this weekend.
MetService says temperatures are expected reach 30 degrees in the… Audio
Sweltering weather: 'It's going to get toasty out there'
Much of the country is heating up this weekend, to temperatures that could bring a heatwave, say weather experts. Audio
High temperatures over much of NZ this weekend
This weekend is set to be a scorcher - with temperatures expected to be as high as the mid-thirties around parts of the country. Joining me now to talk us through it is weather commentator Richard… Audio
Fire warning: 'It wouldn't take much to ignite the grasses'
Fire officials are urging caution, with temperatures expected to top 30C in many areas in coming days.
Niue Fresh loses six weeks of production due to cyclone
A commercial vegetable grower in Niue is angry at the lack of warning about Cyclone Tino. Audio
Fog disrupts flights in Wellington for third day
Fog and low cloud that disrupted Wellington Airport is lifting, but the third day of weather delays in the capital has caused a big backlog of passengers.
Giant dust storm, hailstones hit two fire-ravaged states
A huge dust storm has swept through Dubbo, in New South Wales' central west, with wind gusts of over 100 kilometres per hour.
Agriculture Minister monitoring dry conditions across NZ
Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor says he's keeping a close eye on dry conditions around the country.
Foggy conditions in the capital causes flight disruptions
Air New Zealand says fog at Wellington Airport isn't affecting its flights this morning but there's still a backlog to clear from yesterday.
Cyclone remnants to pummel NZ's eastern coastline
A cyclone with New Zealand in its warpath will see sizeable waves pummel the East Coast of the North Island this week.
Wellington fog rolls in
More disruption's expected for travellers using Wellington Airport this morning as fog continues to hang over the city.
The fog set in early yesterday afternoon with dozens of arrivals and departures… Audio
