New ZealandUsing Hawke’s Bay’s rivers to unlock the mysteries of marine carbon storageThe $11m, five-year project will test marine carbon removal around Hawke’s Bay.10 May 11:52 PM
New Zealand‘Formidable’ El Niño looms: Dry spell risk for east and north, more rain in westThere is clear global consensus El Niño is coming this winter, Earth Sciences NZ says.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandChilly start, fine finish: Where to be as settled weather sees out Anzac weekendA high over the Tasman brings settled weather through to at least Thursday.26 Apr 06:02 PM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes10 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chill25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight battering15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow this month’s king tides could reshape coastal flooding in futureRed alert high tides from February 1 to 4 raise coastal flooding risk.03 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZNiwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.26 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.Watch20 Jan 03:44 AM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
LifestyleWhy weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ'Do you want to take it with glass half full or glass half empty?' a meteorologist asks.23 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHastings hits hottest November temperature in 60 years as Hawke's Bay sweltersIt's the second month in a row that Hastings has hit a long-standing temperature record.27 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway floodedAuckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.18 Nov 08:24 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: KARARAINAKararaina, a PhD student at VIC is working with NIWA to investigate the ability of native forests to sequester carbon. Could native forests sequester more carbon than pine?Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Elevated risk for NZ as Aus braces for volatile seasonEarth Sciences NZ says up to nine cyclones could hit the Southwest Pacific.06 Nov 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during seasonNorthern New Zealand could see up to two cyclones from November to April.09 Oct 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Significant': Red wind warning issued for CanterburyWind gusts could reach 140km/h, strong enough to damage property and trees.19 Sep 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rainNiwa forecasts a wetter than normal month but drier conditions in October.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Rounds of heavy rain': Spring starts with gusty winds, snow, chilly temperatures'We are expecting areas in the North Island to be frosty.'01 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandWeather: ‘Fingers of fog’ grip Auckland before 'potent front' takes holdThere is a chance of thunderstorms, small hail and surface flooding.27 Aug 07:42 PM
