New ZealandMarlborough drought a boon for salt works"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."25 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandHow sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise riskScientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.13 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandParents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekendMetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.11 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures continue for NZWarm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?09 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this weekTemperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.08 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlame it on the Blob: Why ocean heatwaves are making for a messy El Niño summerA blob of warm ocean water is adding a decidedly different flavour to our El Nino summer.08 Jan 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?22 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFormer Nasa scientist warns global warming 'dangerously accelerating'Expert says rate of warming has jumped 50 per cent since 2010, but peers are sceptical.03 Nov 02:59 AM
TalanoaDrought declared for Tonga’s main island, unlikely to ease anytime soonWarnings and alerts for other islands have also been applied.02 Nov 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand2023 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
TalanoaDrought declared in parts of Tonga, El Niño takes holdThe El Niño Alert for Tonga continues.08 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandKia rite-Time to Act: From cyclones to droughts, climate’s wild rideOPINION: Get ready for "climate whiplash".22 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandScorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier recordA record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.20 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandWeek’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 yearsEverything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.15 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian infernoOPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZThe Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?30 Jul 01:27 AM
TalanoaWarning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatensAn El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.03 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWeather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El NiñoKiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?22 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Don't worry, be happyOPINION: Worrying is pointless - lean into the good stuff right in front of you instead.28 May 05:00 PM
WorldIndian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfieThe phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.28 May 06:01 AM
TravelWater surge at Grand Canyon tourist hot spot becomes online spectacleThe tourist attraction is at the centre of an experiment to tackle a 'megadrought' issue.28 Apr 01:03 AM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
