Weather
What you need to know about the weather
As most of you would have noticed, large parts of New Zealand experienced sweltering temperatures today and it's expected to stay that way throughout the week.
Aid workers warn of Ambae evacuee's vulnerability
Aid workers based in Vanuatu say disaster could strike if a cyclone hits people already displaced by Ambae's volcanic eruptions. Audio
High temperatures set to continue for several days
Records dating back more than 150 years have toppled, water restrictions are in place and fire crews are keeping a close eye on the tinder-dry conditions as a record breaking heatwave moves across the… Audio
MetService close to declaring official heatwave
While many people across the country cool off in pools and rivers as temperatures soar, some regions are on high alert for forest fires and water shortages. Audio
Health warnings as heatwave hits NZ's east
New Zealanders are being urged to stay inside, drink lots of water and limit alcohol this week as temperatures 6C above average are set to sweep the country.
South Island sizzles as Australia shares its heatwave
It's been an abnormally hot day in the South Island, as temperatures hit amost 35 degrees in Blenheim.
Temperatures of over 30C tipped for many places this week
MetService is predicting many parts of the country are about to experience a week-long heatwave.
Teens in kayaks rescued on Wellington Harbour
A group of teenagers struggling for help in Wellington Harbour are lucky rescuers reached them in time, police say.
Heavy winds, rain lash Queenstown, Central Otago
Queenstown and Central Otago are cleaning up after wild southerly change swept through the region, downing trees and cutting off power to thousands. Audio
Crews work on restoring power in Queenstown after severe weather
Lines crews have been working overnight to reconnect properties cut off by severe weather across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
Queenstown homes, businesses without power
About 1000 homes and businesses in the Queenstown area are without power after intense weather hit this afternoon.
Culverden scrub fire brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in North Canterbury.
Unwelcome Australian invader gets under the skin in Wellington
The so-called "blister beetle" could be making a comeback in Wellington due to the warm summer weather.
Three people remain in hospital after tree fell on them
Three people are likely to spend a second night in Dunedin Hospital after a large willow tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base at Arthurs Point near Queenstown. Audio
Touch wood - turning winter fuel into summer art
South Waikato residents are being encouraged to get creative when they start stacking firewood for the winter months.
Warning from SPCA as dogs overheat in cars
The SPCA is urging owners not to leave their dogs inside hot cars, after responding to several incidents in Wellington on Wednesday.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been issued for parts of the lower South Island as a front sweeps the south then North Island this weekend.
Mum appalled over sunscreen: 'It's a bit of a slap in the face'
A mother was outraged with the way the Cancer Society handled her complaint about its sunscreen, after her son was left burnt and blistering.
Weekend weather: Aus heatwave to boost NZ temps
The heat wave across the Tasman will bring balmy temperatures to much of New Zealand tomorrow, Niwa says.
