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Marble Bar locals lap up the heat with 26 days straight of over 43C
A remote town in northern Western Australia billed as "Australia's hottest town" has just sweltered its way through almost a month of temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius.
'I tell people Napier has the best weather in New Zealand'
Mataruahou, Napier Hill, is a beautiful place – sunny, warm and usually calm. A naïve visitor would never know how natural disaster has shaped it. What impact will future events have on her hometown…
'Extra long-haul' flights set to boost NZ's flying emissions
The main transporter of jet fuel to Auckland Airport is expecting booming growth in international flights over the next 25 years, including more 'extra long haul' journeys from Aotearoa.
But an… Audio
How a boom in 'extra long-haul' flights could affect the climate
The main transporter of jet fuel to Auckland Airport is predicting big growth in international flights.
Ōāmaru's little blue penguins turning up in odd places
Adventurous young kororā are biting off more than they can chew on their quest to reach the ocean.
US climate envoy John Kerry to leave Biden administration
The former US senator and secretary of state will help with President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, administration sources said.
Scientists say one-in-three chance 2024 another year of record heat
This year has a one-in-three chance of being even hotter than 2023, the world's hottest on record, scientists in the US say.
Bug of the Year competition helping Kiwis learn about native insects
The Bug of the Year competition is back for the second year running.
Blizzard strikes North America
Tens of millions of Americans were in the pathway of dangerous and damaging weather conditions.
Why are trains being cancelled because of heat?
Explainer - Rail services are struggling to cope with middling temperatures in Wellington. What's going on?
Lower Hutt residents say Seaview stench continues despite fix
Some residents living near Lower Hutt's Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant are not convinced work to prevent bad odours has been successful. Just before Christmas, work was carried out on a bio-filter… Audio
Wellington Water discusses new water restrictions for capital
Wellington is headed into increased water restrictions, and residents have been queuing for hours to get their hands on emergency water tanks. The capital will enter into level two water restrictions… Audio
DOC concerned by damage from off-road vehicles in Queenstown area
Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts are being urged to stick to formed roads and take care when driving after several popular historic Queenstown areas were damaged.
Green water 'just looks like it needs a good flush out' - mayor
Locals are avoiding taking to the water in Waikato River and Lake Whakamaru, northwest of Taupō, as algae has turned the water green. Audio
Former National minister accuses Genesis energy of negligence at lake
Chris Finlayson says weeds at the re-opened great walk have caused immeasurable damage. Audio
Caring for your garden during an El Niño summer
Meteorologists have gardeners on high alert with predictions the El Niño weather system will bring hot and dry conditions over the coming months. Audio
Hot spell hits Wellington and the South Island
It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher, with the heat set to rise into the 30s. Audio
Using AI to identify ocean rips
Most people can't identify a rip when they're out in the ocean, but thanks to artificial intelligence help is on the way. Audio
Concern over water quality in Lake Whakamaru
The Waikato River and Lake Whakamaru near Mangakino, northwest of Taupo, is looking "greener than the treeline" according to locals.
It's unclear why the water quality is so bad, but local businesses… Audio
Concerns for wildlife as drivers break rules in protected area
A Department of Conservation ranger is heartbroken people are flouting the rules by driving their cars at the Waikanae estuary scientific reserve.
