Weather
Australia heatwave: temperature records set to topple
Australia is being hit by extreme heatwave conditions this week, with the mercury hitting the high 40s in parts of the country, and temperature records set to topple in NSW.
Road warnings after long dry spell
Stormy weather in Christchurch has caused roads to flood, and drivers in the northern half of the North Island are being warned of slippery roads in the first rainfall for more than a fortnight.
North Island in for a wet start to the week
Parts of the country are being advised to have raincoats and umbrellas on standby, with wet weather and possible thunderstorms on the move from the south.
Snow brings parts of Europe to a standstill
Heavy snowfalls have claimed several lives and brought chaos to parts of Germany and Sweden, leaving roads blocked, trains halted and schools shut.
Listen: Niwa scientist converts weather patterns into music
A Niwa scientist has created what he says is a music score written by nature. Video, Audio
Staying safe in the summer
Before the weekend we're checking in again Fire and Emergency NZ with what's going on around the country. Today we're speaking with the Waikato Principal Rural Fire Officer Paul Shaw. Audio
Whither the weather?
The government shutdown in the United States is now stretching into its fourth week with no end in sight. It has big implications for things like national security and the country's scientists. Audio
2018 climate continues 'alarming trend' - NIWA
Temperatures in 2018 continued to hit record highs, with scientists calling the year a continuation of an "alarming trend".
Wild weather's chaos in 2018: what's in store this year?
The start of 2018 saw the tail end of cyclones rolling over the county and ended with an unusual El Nino and one lightning storm after another. So what's in store for 2019? Video
2018 was NZ's warmest year on record - climate scientist
New Zealand has just had its warmest year since records began more than 150 years ago, according to one climate scientist.
Cyclone warning for Fiji's Rotuma
A tropical cyclone warning is now in force for Fiji's Rotuma and a cyclone alert remains in place for much of the country.
Clouds to roll in ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations
Clouds will surround most of the country for New Year's celebrations tonight.
Summer temperatures soar for some parts of the south
The east coast of the South Island was baking again today, but the West Coast could be in for a wet night.
Summer temperatures arrive - but not for all
Parts of the lower South Island are sweltering with temperatures hitting the high 20s.
'Extreme weather' warning for tsunami-hit Indonesian coast
Indonesian authorities are warning of "extreme weather and high waves" around the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano.
Heavy rain, slips: Campers pack up or move to higher ground
Heavy rain warnings for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel will remain in place overnight - but the risk of flooding has fallen. Audio
Christmas Day weather: 'Prepare for some fairly intense rain'
More intense rain is expected for Christmas Day in the North Island, with heavy falls already forcing 150 campers out of two Bay of Plenty holiday parks overnight. Audio
Christmas weather forecast
What to expect weather-wise over the festive period.
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Storm warning for Gisborne to Northland
Heavy rain is due to fall on the top of the North Island today, with a double warning for Auckland on Christmas Day.
Holiday weather
Weather forcaster Richard Green gives us an overview of what we can expect these holidays. Audio
