Weather
Cool change on the way for south
Cooler southerlies will bring relief today for parts of the South Island hit by scorching weather. Audio
Southerly change set to stop the sizzle
A cooler day lies ahead after yesterday's record-breaking heat. Audio
Record-breaking heat in South Island
A South Island heat wave caused record-breaking temperatures in Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
South Islanders roast as temperatures soar over 30 dgs
It's been a scorcher for South Islanders today as temperatures reached 30 degrees in most eastern towns...Christchurch breaking it's December record at 36.1 degrees. Audio
Sunhats, sunblock and flip flops in the scorcher South
It was sunhats, sunblock and jandals in the South Island today as temperatures reached 30 degrees in most eastern towns. Audio
Heat Wave - Lisa Murray
A heat wave is expected in the South Island today and tomorrow, with temperatures likely to reach the mid-30s. To update us is Metservice duty forecaster, Lisa Murray. Audio
Record breaking temperatures expected in the South Island
Holiday makers will be gearing up for hot temperatures across the country today, with the potential to break a few records on the South Island's east coast. Audio
Sweltering heat expected in fire-struck Marlborough
The Met Service is signalling a sweltering day is ahead for those in the Marlborough region. Audio
Extreme storm hits Sydney
Sydney has been hit by a rare tornado which brought with it extreme winds and cricket ball-sized hail. Audio
Sydney Storm
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning, saying that very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast for Sydney. Audio
Christchurch home hit by terrifying lightening strike
A Christchurch woman is hoping lightening doesn't strike in the same place twice, after her house was hit by a terrifying lightening bolt. Audio
The el Nino effect
Is your garden feeling the affects of el Nino yet? We ask NZ Gardner editor Jo McCarroll. Audio
Whanganui residents prepare to battle EQC in courts
Whanganui property owners who say they have been left out of pocket by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) are considering going to court.
Storm wrecks havoc in Canterbury
Tornados, hail and lightening hit Canterbury yesterday, starting fires, overturning silage wagons and flooding parts of the region. Audio
Farmer tells of close encounter with Canterbury tornado
Mother Nature was out in full force in Canterbury yesterday as tornadoes, hail and lightening whipped through the region. Audio
Canterbury's day of weather drama
Canterbury's tornadoes, lightning and hail on Sunday might not be as unusual for this time of year as people think, says forecaster Tony Trewinnard. Video
Tornado whips through Canterbury
A tornado whipped through Canterbury this afternoon, while heavy rain and lightning strikes caused flooding and small fires. Video
Importance of preparedness highlighted for climbers
The death of Nicole Leman, and the rescue last night of an injured Israeli tourist who was climbing in Arthur's Pass is prompting search and rescue teams to remind climbers of the need to be prepared.
…Dry summer likely in Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa
Forecasters say Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa are in for a hot dry summer that could lead to another drought.
Flooding engulfs homes, kills 269 in India
Thousands are feared trapped in their submerged homes after flooding devastated southern India, killing at least 269 people.
