New ZealandStorm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for delugeLow-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.11 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classroomsGood planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.03 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandUnusually hot and sticky summer ahead for AucklandersArrival of La Niña means summer may be even stickier and hotter than normal in Auckland.01 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandAnother NZ 'marine heatwave' is unfolding: here's what that means for youNZ's waters are once again in a 'marine heatwave' state - pointing to a scorching summer.29 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings for parts of the North IslandSevere weather warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.03 Nov 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in WellingtonHigh winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandSpring 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
EnvironmentClimate outlook: hot spells, marine heatwaves possiblePotential for more "marine heatwaves" and unseasonably warm conditions later this year.03 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandNZ just had its warmest winter - againInfluence of climate change clear in what was NZ's second consecutive warmest winter.03 Sep 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Lockdown weather': Is it really sunnier under Level 4?Forecasters have joked about it - but is the weather really better when NZ's in lockdown?26 Aug 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Here we go again': More settled 'lockdown weather' for NZForecast sun for NZ may give Kiwis deja vu of the settled weather of lockdowns past.22 Aug 04:27 AM
New Zealand'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
New ZealandWhere's winter? NZ on track for another record warm seasonNew Zealand is on track to record its second successive warmest winter on the books.05 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandCold front weather system to bring gloomy weatherGales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.01 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandWest Coast flood: NZ's highest river flows in 95 yearsDeluge brought "incredible" flood flows - the biggest sine 1926.29 Jul 12:08 AM
New ZealandNZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled outThere is exactly five weeks left until spring.27 Jul 07:58 PM
New ZealandWhen it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New ZealandSlips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.15 Jul 08:21 AM
New ZealandStudy charts the quickening loss of NZ's postcard glaciersScientists gain wider view of how NZ's postcard glaciers are being lost to climate change.08 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandNiwa 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
New ZealandClimate change: Scientists defining NZ's new 'normal'Climate change means it's been 53 months since NZ saw one with below-average temperatures.01 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandWinter outlook: More mild months to follow NZ's likely hottest JuneAfter what's likely NZ's hottest June, Niwa is picking more mild - but variable - weather.30 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolar 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
New ZealandPolar 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
New ZealandWave warning: Flooding, damage possible for coastal WellingtonHuge waves forecast to slam into Wellington's south coast tomorrow could top 6m.27 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandWinter 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
New ZealandTornadoes hit too fast to predict - meteorologistMeteorologists say New Zealand does not have the technology to predict tornadoes.19 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandWet weather ahead as low that caused big Oz storm arrivesLow that brought snow to Oz last week moves to NZ, bringing rain but not the chill factor.13 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandWetter winter coming: Why NZ can expect more major rain eventsMore deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.31 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandLive 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
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBlood supermoon: Best places to see rare eclipseCloud might block the view for some, but other parts of New Zealand are in for a treat.25 May 10:21 PM
