Bone-chilling: North Island temperatures plunge to below freezing
It may be spring but it's feeling like winter in these spots.
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Relatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Govt looking at rivalry between weather forecasting agencies
The Government may shake up a long-running rivalry between MetService and Niwa.
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Chill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummeting
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
Half of NZ’s rivers blocked to struggling native fish
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10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
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Publishing hopes for young Waikato science fair winner
NIWA awards enhance science and technology for young New Zealanders.
Severe marine heatwave looming: The alarming trends for NZ's marine life
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'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blast
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong wind warnings on the forecast
Showers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.
How Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisions
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'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapper
Mr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.
Red alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Tropical weather system to dampen near-record hot start to 2022 - Niwa
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Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland
Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.
Feeling the heat: Nature provides us with solutions for farming and forests
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Spring cold snap: Cold, wet day for most of the country
This week's cold snap will be replaced by warm and fine weather by the weekend.