New ZealandThunderstorm threat looms for Nth Island as holidaymakers start long crawl homeIt is a mixed bag on the weather front today.03 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyageNIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.29 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandYour Christmas Day weather: The best spots to beSome Kiwis will be hitting the beach, while some might even have to get the fire going.20 Dec 06:38 PM
New Zealand30C scorcher: NZ set to swelter in the sun; forecasters also on cyclone watchSome spots could hit 30C this week, with warm, sunny weather in store for most regions.13 Dec 04:22 PM
New ZealandThe southerly switch: Muggy nights move out for cool changeThe southerly change will likely bring frosts, or snow, to some areas of the South Island.09 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandHeatwave bypasses windy Wellington this weekThe country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.06 Dec 06:25 PM
New ZealandIncredible rare cloud formation spotted over Auckland skiesThe official name for the clouds is Kelvin-Helmholtz.02 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandIt's the first day of summer! What weather lies ahead?December 1 is officially the first day of summer.30 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSummer forecast in the capital 'welcome news for the average Wellingtonian'Six minutes shy of the gloomiest November, summer promises warmth for Wellingtonians.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEven after deluges, remnants of Auckland's big dry remainHold-out pockets of drought spread around Auckland linger after biggest dry in 25 years.29 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandNew analysis reveals NZ's 150-year climate transformationAll of NZ's coldest years happened before 1933 - and its warmest have come since 1998.28 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandDry summer on the cards for parts of CanterburyChristchurch has had over 150mm less rainfall than the yearly average.23 Nov 07:44 PM
New ZealandAnother marine heatwave forecastA marine heatwave this summer would be the third in four years.19 Nov 07:56 PM
New ZealandAnatomy of a deluge: What caused Napier's big downpour?Napier deluge came with unfortunate atmospheric collision and a climate change tail-wind.09 Nov 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentDrought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summerNiwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".05 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland is in for a hellishy humid summer - here's whyLa Nina means sticky humidity for Auckland this summer. But what does climate change add?31 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandHot zone: Canterbury temperatures to skyrocket over long weekendTemperatures could climb to 27 degrees by Sunday.21 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLargest Antarctic ozone hole in years: What will it mean for NZ?The ozone hole over Antarctica is at its widest and deepest in years. Will that affect us?08 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandAucklanders: Enjoy a calm October before wet, hot summer arrivesAfter a messy September, most Kiwis can look forward to a warmer and calmer October.03 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Three ways La Niña will mess with our summerThe north could be in for a wet summer - and the south a dry one - as La Niña forms up.30 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand$160m a year: Sweeping new assessment of NZ's big flood threatScientists have just launched NZ's first-ever national assessment of flood risk.28 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ could be in for another unusually hot summerA climate scientist has called a La Niña summer for NZ - and a likely 'marine heatwave'.20 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandWinter 2020: NZ's warmest on record'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'03 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandThe Pest from the West: Lightning storm and heavy rain to strike AucklandThe evening commute home could be a wet one.10 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe big wet: Upper NZ, Auckland set to be delugedWeeks after it was soaked by a severe storm, Northland is in for another big deluge.08 Aug 11:54 PM
EnvironmentLack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop deniedDoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.04 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandScientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White IslandSeafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.28 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandOnce-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residentsA mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.17 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandFrosty morning on the wayOne part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.29 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandIt's wet now, but Auckland's on track for a record dry runFirst six months of 2020 likely to be Auckland's driest ever - even with more rain coming.25 Jun 04:16 AM
