Weather
Rain expected to bring an end to record high temperatures
After three days of record high temperatures in parts of Southland and Otago, rain is expected to arrive in the lower South Island regions today.
Farmers cull stock as heat hits home
Farmers are sending stock to slaughter early because the dry weather means they don't have enough feed.
Otago rivers at record lows
In Dunedin today, the temperature reached an all time record of 35 degrees. Audio
Wet weather predicted for February
Despite the drought conditions in many parts of country, NIWA is forecasting wetter weather for February. Audio
Weather in 2018: Occasional bursts of trolling
Opinion - Comedian James Nokise is here with the weather.
Heavy downpours to end sizzling weather
The fine weather that has blanketed the South Island will continue today but will soon come to a rapid end with an impending deluge.
No let up for scorching south
The MetService says Invercargill, Alexandra and Gore should all expect 30 degrees today. Audio
Tragic week on NZ waters
Life guards at west Auckland's Muriwai Beach have extended their hours after 24 rescues at the weekend. Audio
Total fire ban for Otago and Southland
Today a total fire ban has been imposed across the entire Otago and Southland regions. Audio
Heat affects Invercargill residents
New Zealand's southern-most city, Invercargill, has been experiencing record temperatures - in the 30s. Audio
Temperatures soar in some regions
Temperatures around the country are soaring. In Lower Hutt the record highest temperature has been broken three times this month, and Invercargill reached an all time high of 32 point three degrees… Audio
Fan and swimming pool shortage in sizzling south
Retailers in Invercargill are running short of fans and swimming pools after being hit by record setting temperatures.
Growers' dilemma: Killing a crop to survive the dry
After a drought-inducing start to summer, fruit and vegetable growers are pleading for more dams to avoid having to kill off their own crops. Audio
Invercargill has hottest day on record at 32.3°C
New Zealand's southern-most city, Invercargill, has had its hottest day on record - with the temperature hitting 32.3°C.
California's mudslides
It's been a rough few weeks for residents in Southern California. First a massive fire swept through the region, destroying homes and leaving the earth scorched and dry.
Then this week, rivers of mud… Audio
South Island weather swings from the relentless to the sublime
Weather extremes will bring more rain to the top of the island while the deep south basks in the heat.
Mayoral relief fund for Kaiaua storm damage
A disaster relief fund has been set up for the Hauraki community of Kaiaua, which was devastated in last week's storm.
Grip on weather data too tight - report
MetService and NIWA's tight restrictions on the use of weather data is stopping innovators from creating useful products, a government report says.
