The CountryTemperatures drop 10 degrees: Taste of summer followed by polar blastMetService forecasts Twizel, Wānaka and Timaru could be some of the warmest spots today.21 Nov 07:49 PM
The CountryPolar jet stream headed our way after wet week for North IslandAuckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.20 Nov 05:03 PM
The CountryThink caulerpa doesn't affect you? Think again, ocean ecologist saysA major caulerpa infestation can majorly affect the local fishery, expert says.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMarine heatwaves, La Nina and climate change drive warmest 12 months yetAnalysis shows record-warm run since last October as 2023 set to be planet's hottest year.15 Nov 12:11 AM
The CountryNorth Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seasThe worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.26 Oct 11:15 PM
The CountryWhat is NZ’s risk of tropical cyclones this season?Last cyclone season brought NZ's costliest storm. What does the next one hold for us?11 Oct 11:35 PM
The Country2023 among NZ's warmest years as new climate change stocktake lays out impactsThis year so far has been the country's warmest in our land and seas combined.10 Oct 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWinter or summer? Why there’s more than spring behind NZ’s wild temperature swingsWhat's going on with our weather? Expert says these swings aren't just typical NZ spring.08 Oct 01:12 AM
The CountryBone-chilling: North Island temperatures plunge to below freezingIt may be spring but it's feeling like winter in these spots.03 Oct 06:00 PM
The Country‘El Nino has arrived’: Lower than normal rainfall, ‘dramatic’ temp swings, strong windsWhile strong, damaging wind threatens this weekend, next week could be over 30C in places.29 Sep 02:54 AM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountrySpring storm: Record heat for east, rain, wind alerts for south, then snowFresh warnings have been issued as another round of potentially damaging winds hit.19 Sep 11:41 PM
The CountryHealth monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s noseTe Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.19 Sep 04:46 AM
The CountryDry summer looms for Hawke's BaySoil moisture levels are already dipping below typical levels – time to plan.13 Sep 10:52 PM
The CountryEl Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeksWe're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.10 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worstRegion needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.07 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryOzone season expected to be early this year, warns NiwaNew Zealand has been urged to be careful and keep sunsmart as the summer rolls in.05 Sep 07:57 PM
The Country2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on recordRelatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.04 Sep 10:24 PM
The CountrySnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
The Country'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
The CountryGovt looking at rivalry between weather forecasting agenciesThe Government may shake up a long-running rivalry between MetService and Niwa.26 Jul 10:29 PM
The CountryAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDiscovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warnsThe devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.29 May 05:42 AM
The CountryWeather war: Could Niwa-MetService competition endanger the Kiwi public?The nation's weather forecasters are going toe to toe to bring Kiwis the latest updates.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa workMinister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'19 May 05:02 PM
The CountryChill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummetingBe sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.23 Apr 10:24 PM
The CountryHalf of NZ’s rivers blocked to struggling native fishNZ's extinction-threatened freshwater fish face some of planet's most blocked waterways.25 Jan 12:32 AM
The Country10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
The CountryPublishing hopes for young Waikato science fair winnerNIWA awards enhance science and technology for young New Zealanders.13 Oct 06:20 PM
The CountrySevere marine heatwave looming: The alarming trends for NZ's marine lifeA major new stocktake reveals more alarming trends for NZ's under-pressure marine estate.12 Oct 09:45 PM
The Country'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blastSpring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.03 Oct 10:43 PM
The CountryHeavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong wind warnings on the forecastShowers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.11 Sep 07:50 PM
The CountryHow Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisionsFernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.20 Jun 03:30 AM
