The Country'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea levelForecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.10 Jun 02:40 AM
The Country'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapperMr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.31 May 03:04 AM
The CountryRed alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East CoastTropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.11 Apr 11:36 PM
The Country'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryTropical weather system to dampen near-record hot start to 2022 - NiwaExperts say we have had a near-record warm summer, but they warn a wet February.31 Jan 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNiwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of NorthlandNorthland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFeeling the heat: Nature provides us with solutions for farming and forestsTrees and soil are sequestering more than recognised under Govt regulation.10 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySpring cold snap: Cold, wet day for most of the countryThis week's cold snap will be replaced by warm and fine weather by the weekend.11 Oct 07:49 PM
The CountryRecord rainfall: September Whanganui's wettest on recordSeptember was a record-breaking month for the city.07 Oct 04:00 AM
The Country'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlookBiggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.09 Aug 08:00 AM
The CountryCold front weather system to bring gloomy weatherGales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.01 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryNZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled outThere is exactly five weeks left until spring.27 Jul 07:58 PM
The CountryNiwa confirms NZ's warmest June, with more mild days aheadNZ's warmest start to winter fuelled by northeasterlies, moist lows and climate change.05 Jul 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPolar blast: The science behind NZ's deep freezeA polar blast has briefly chilled what's been NZ's warmest start to winter. What drove it?29 Jun 03:45 AM
The CountryPolar blast: Flights cancelled, huge swells set to hit Wellington, snow across much of NZThe polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.28 Jun 02:04 AM
The CountryWinter warmth: June tracking to be NZ's hottestNZ on track to record its warmest June on record, with unseasonably mild weekend forecast.23 Jun 01:20 AM
The CountryDry spells in winter worries council as dam levels declineRegular rain needed in winter to fill up dam levels in Whangārei.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
The CountryLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmelly red seaweed returns to Waipū CoveRed algal bloom still a mystery to Waipū locals and NRC staff.20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ's ancient kauri yields major scientific discoveryAncient swamp kauri records reveal breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.18 Feb 08:35 PM
The CountrySecrets of the deep: How many sharks are swimming in our waters?The global shark and ray population has declined by a worrying amount.02 Feb 07:55 PM
The CountryRare weather: Three tropical cyclones tracking north of NZDoesn't happen often, but minimal risk to New Zealand for now.31 Jan 08:14 PM
The CountryThe best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.21 Jan 09:40 PM
The Country30C scorcher: NZ set to swelter in the sun; forecasters also on cyclone watchSome spots could hit 30C this week, with warm, sunny weather in store for most regions.13 Dec 04:22 PM
The CountryIt's the first day of summer! What weather lies ahead?December 1 is officially the first day of summer.30 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryDry summer on the cards for parts of CanterburyChristchurch has had over 150mm less rainfall than the yearly average.23 Nov 07:44 PM
The CountryAnother marine heatwave forecastA marine heatwave this summer would be the third in four years.19 Nov 07:56 PM
The CountryMarine creatures susceptible to warm weather will be affectedMarine biologists warn of depleting sea organisms as sea temperatures in Northland rise09 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDrought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summerNiwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".05 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
