Weather
Taranaki Farmers struggling with hot temperatures and little rain
Farmers struggling with drought in the lower North Island are hoping rain forecast for the coming days will go some way in mitigating the tough dry conditions they're dealing with, as the Taranaki… Audio
Storm 'too little, too late' for drought-ravaged farms
Drought-stricken farmers are worried the stormy weather forecast over the next few days has come too little, too late.
Weather warning: Strong gusts and king tides on way
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to give parts of the North Island a soaking today, but holidaymakers are being warned the worst is yet to come.
Australia correspondent Donna Field
Bush fires in Tasmania, storms in NSW, the Flinders Street terrorist, and Sydney house prices are falling. Audio
Lightning strikes continue in areas across North Island
More than 2500 lightning strikes have been recorded today as storms covered most of the central North Island.
Large waves pushed by strong winds hit West Coast
Large waves generated by strong westerly winds off Australia are now pummelling the West Coast.
Heavy rain to herald the new year
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the lower west coast of the South Island with a front set to deliver heavy rain over the next couple of days.
Wild weather in lead-up to New Year's Eve
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for northern Hawke's Bay, saying heavy rain may cause surface flooding and slips, making driving dangerous.
Summer weather
You'll have noticed it's cold - that southerly will be whipping round your legs if you've been out on the hills taking the dog for a walk. The cold snap has sent temperatures plummet to as low as one… Audio
Rain, rain and maybe sun?
Wet weather had put a dampener on Christmas this year, however it looks to improve from here.
Wellington flooding: More rain fell in one hour than last 48 days
Heavy rain is putting a dampener on Boxing Day across much of the North Island.
Christmas Day weather: Where will the sun shine?
Some parts of the country will get to bathe in the sun while others will have to put those barbeque plans on hold. See which regions will get the sun. Video
Christmas Day forecast a bit soggy
Christmas Day could be soggy in parts of the country, with a severe weather watch for Fiordland and Westland. Video
Large Rolleston fire contained
Fire crews will continue to fight two large fires in Christchurch overnight, emergency services say. Video
Fire concerns as Canterbury temperatures rise
Extremely dry conditions and rising temperatures in Canterbury have fire crews and local councils concerned about a repeat of last summer's massive fires.
The forecast of Christmas day from Metservice
It's been a hot and dry December and the big question for many is will it be that way on Christmas Day? MetService's Lisa Murray joins us with the forecast. Audio
Climate-resilient crops tested at East Coast settlement
Niwa researchers are set to explore the viability of climate-resilient, high value crops for the East Coast settlement of Omaio.
Wetter weather not really that wet - MetService
The country is set to be wetter than average for the next few weeks, but forecasters warn it is unlikely to mean significant rainfall in what is usually a dry period.
East coast the best bet for Christmas Day
If you fancy Christmas on the beach this year, anywhere along the east coast is the place to be, MetService says.
Govt moves towards carbon neutral by 2050
The government is setting up an interim climate change committee to help meet its promise to make New Zealand carbon neutral by 2050.
