Weather
30-degree highs for some, 'extreme weather' for others this weekend
Parts of the country are "staring down barrel" of 30-degree temps, while others face the prospect of surface flooding and slips.
Heavy rain heading for upper North Island
A low developing in the northern Tasman Sea is driving a humid airmass over the North Island. Video
Air NZ flight forced to turn back after being struck by lightning
Flight NZ902 was bound for Tahiti when it was struck.
Wellington activates fire risk warning system
It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio
Strong winds batter Wellington
It was a night of wild weather in the capital on Sunday night. Strong gusts saw trees felled, flights cancelled and even destroyed a boat in the harbour. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Heavy rain and wind lash parts of the country
MetService has issued a total of 10 severe weather warnings, with the most intense gusts happening in the central South Island, and lower North Island. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane… Audio
Weather: Intense front moves north as flights cancelled in Wellington
A raft of flights have been cancelled, with MetService warning of winds up to 150km/h.
Road and rain warnings from far south up to lower north
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on South Island roads, and warned that roads could close, as heavy rain and wind warnings spread orange and yellow across the MetService map.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Selwyn District, Ashburton
MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Selwyn district and Ashburton until 5.30pm.
Weekend weather: Settled on Saturday, blustery on Sunday
Strong norwesters are forecast across the east of New Zealand on Sunday, with severe downpours ahead for most of the West Coast.
What clouds have to do with a 'missing' 0.2C of warming
Experts have been scratching their heads about where extra heat in 2023 came from.
'Change is coming': Call for NZ to step up to bold climate goal
The country needs to drastically increase its climate efforts, The Climate Change Commission says.
Spring hits heat and rain records in many parts of country - NIWA
Spring 2024 was one of the warmest on record, new NIWA climate summary figures show.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December 2024
In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Audio
Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
People in hot areas are advised to stay out of the sun and keep hydrated.
MetService issues heat alert
MetService has issued its first heat alerts for the summer - with Nelson, Blenheim and Napier all in for soaring temperatures. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Colorado man missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook
Bad weather prevented search teams from looking for the men on Tuesday, and at this stage it is unlikely they will be able to continue the search until Thursday. Boulder, Colorado based journalist… Audio
NEMA unveils space weather plan
The National Emergency Management Agency has unveiled its plan for what to do if space weather hits New Zealand. NEMA Chief Science Adviser Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Audio
