Arrival of El Nino heralds a dry, warm autumn
Rain may be on the cards for the next few days, but it is unlikely to dampen the season.
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Heavy rain and gale force wind over the weekend for both islands.
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Pests in Northland lakes, ponds and dams targeted
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Keeping future global warming within 1.5C demands 'truly heroic' effort
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Heavy rain, snow and gale force winds to hit South Island
However, centres on the east coast of the country will reach the low 20s today.
Niwa forecast: NZ likely to get another El Niño
It's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.
Wellington divers discover giant squid on beach
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Wet weekend on the way for most
Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.
NIWA keen on plans to manage climate change
NIWA is encouraging farmers to plan for climate change.
Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions
Several weather-related incidents kept Northland emergency services busy at the weekend.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
Money runs dry for water quality projects
Lots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more
New fish-friendly guidelines for instream structures
New national guidelines for instream structures so fish can move freely around waterways.
Next three months: warmth lingers on
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Watch out for man o' war bluebottles
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Live: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to come
Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.
Revealed: Just how much rain has fallen on your region (it's not over yet)
We can't rule out further tropical cyclones in the third month of the year.
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
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Warning after woman killed by extreme heat
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Is the best of summer over? Wet muggy weather ahead
Kiwis are facing a muggy, wet remainder of the summer.
Summer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenching
Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.
James Shaw's climate change warning
Extreme weather insurance bill for first 7 months of 2017 came in at $242 million.
Swimmers urged out of water as lightning strikes
Lightning has been peppering the Waikato and Bay of Plenty today.
Climate change: NZ lacks co-ordinated plan
NZ doesn't have a co-ordinated plan to adapt to future climate change, Govt report finds.
Summer: What's in store for the second half?
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Sudden heatwave a shock to our systems
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Leopard seal sparks rethink on mammal habitat
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Irrigators question water tax exemptions
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