Weather
Heat causes national fan shortage
Most of the big online retailers have sold out online and inside stores, supplies are sparse. Audio
South Island councils look at chlorinating water supply
Several councils are looking at the possibility to ensure their water remains safe to drink. Audio
Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 24 January
MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Hotter weather will change New Zealand forever
Soaring temperatures are going to change our natural forests, coasts, and the way we live. Dr Judy Lawrence from Victoria University talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Invercargill heading for hottest January on record
Parts of the country are due for their hottest January on record, NIWA scientist Chris Brandolino tells John Campbell. Beach-goers are welcoming the warmer weather but are conscious about the wider… Video, Audio
Fan shortage as sizzling temperatures return
New Zealand is suffering a fan shortage as Kiwis swelter in record heat and humidity.
Station faces $1m loss as big dry bites
One of the country's largest farming stations expects to lose about $1 million because of the harsh summer.
Checkpoint weather forecast for 23 January 2018
Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's long and short range weather forecasts Video, Audio
Dramatic Thunderstorm hits Napier
Napier local Andrew Frame tells us about driving through an intense storm that hit Hawke's Bay this afternoon. Audio
Heavy rain causes chaos in Auckland
People in the Auckland suburb of Albany say a heavy downpour left them in waist deep water within minutes.
Checkpoint weather forecast for 22 January 2018
Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's short and long range weather forecasts. Video, Audio
Tropic thunder: Balmy temperatures brew up storms
New Zealanders can expect warm, tropical conditions to continue with a good chance of thunderstorms for the North Island, the MetService says.
Twitter reacts to Ardern baby news: 'Such a great role model'
Social media users and politicians have congratulated the PM, with many of them saying that it is "wonderful news for Ardern, women and New Zealand".
Video: Watch the 'big dry' unfold
The unseasonably dry start to summer will probably affect farmers in 15 districts for at least the next six months. Video
Discarded ashes caused Wanaka fire
A fire that ripped through Wanaka earlier this month was caused by a local discarding ashes from an outdoor fire.
Severe thunderstorms hit southern Canterbury
A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of southern Canterbury, Metservice says.
Running Through Snow
Running a marathon is no easy feat. Now, imagine running that marathon on Antarctica. AUT student Maxene London sat down with marathon runner, Tracy Hickman, who has recently come back from doing just… Audio
Heavy rain and thunderstorms to end run of hot weather
Summer has been put on hold in some parts of the country, with many western areas soaked by an unseasonable downpour and more rain likely on the way.
Heat creates perfect breeding conditions for bugs
First the apocalyptic heat - now a plague of insects.
Insects bask in hot weather
Humans are not the only ones enjoying the hot weather. Audio
