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
New ZealandCoromandel 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarmer, drier April for many with record-breaking month of weather'In a warming world, we expect more high-temperature extremes.'04 May 06:43 AM
New ZealandMild start to winter predicted across New ZealandDon't pull the winter woollies out yet, but an umbrella makes sense for some in the north.30 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandHydro power: More dry weather may mean blackouts, switch to coal-generatedThe Tiwai Point aluminium smelter agreed to cut down its power use to conserve supply.29 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused chaosForecasters knew it would be windy on the day two trucks toppled - but not that windy.27 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandGrass clippings reveal lockdown's dramatic carbon cutTiny blades of grass capture the CO2-slashing effect of last year's Covid-19 lockdown.21 Apr 11:49 PM
New ZealandHalf full: Why are Auckland's dam levels still dismally low?Weekend deluge hoped to hoist Auckland dam levels up from just over 50 per cent capacity.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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
New ZealandAuckland water reservoirs near record lowsAuckland reservoirs were just 52 per cent full this week.07 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandMid-month deluge expected amid warmer slide into winterNZ is in for another soaking later this month - but not before some fine Easter weather.31 Mar 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Mother nature's energy drink': Why NZ is getting soakedNZ is in for some wet, wild weather over coming weeks. What's caused the abrupt change?29 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandSatellite view shows Raoul Island before and after quakes, tsunamiSatellite images appear to show fresh landslides on Raoul Island after Friday's quakes.10 Mar 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Weather roller-coaster' for Wellington this autumnNiwa predicts a season of "variability" across the country this autumn.02 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandSticky nights, and violent skies: More thunderstorms possible for North IslandSticky days and nights to hang around a little longer.01 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandNorthland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched polesAncient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ'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
New ZealandSummer heat set to roll on amid another northern drySummer-like weather set to linger into autumn in already-parched parts of NZ, Niwa says.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecrets 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
New ZealandRare weather: Three tropical cyclones tracking north of NZDoesn't happen often, but minimal risk to New Zealand for now.31 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandNZ's weird summer: Drought in the north, drenched in the southJanuary's feast-or-famine rainfall leaves south saturated and far north in severe drought.24 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird La Nina flavouring your summerNZ's north should be wetter right now, and the south drier. Blame it on a strange La Nina.09 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandSummer outlook: Unusually hot weather in store, as north dries out againNZ can expect above-average temperatures for the rest of summer, as north dries out again.07 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandDanger looms as NZ beaches heat up again - and may keep warmingAfter cooler December, NZ coastal waters are heating up again. Will they keep warming?06 Jan 04:00 PM
