PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdownExperts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.03 May 10:03 PM
OpinionClimate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - expertsThe cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCovering Climate Now: A new 'golden age' of sustainability?Imagine the sustainable world we could build out of this crisis, writes Jacob Anderson.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, propertiesThe 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.21 Apr 01:34 AM
KahuHow the Covid-19 economic recovery could save a dying forest"We need to localise our workforce and look at projects through a climate change lens."17 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms in central New Zealand but calm elsewhereSevere thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.28 Mar 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Big waves coming': Tropical cyclone likely to form, but will it hit NZ?System is forecast to become a category 1 tropical cyclone tomorrow evening.11 Mar 07:26 PM
New Zealand'Temporary break' for NZ glaciers won't save them from climate changeNZ's glaciers have fared slightly better this summer - but the bigger picture remains bad.05 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaces in Northland break summer drought recordWhangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain, thunderstorms on the way - which drought-affected areas will get reliefNot a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.03 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandWeather: Big dry continues despite early raindropsAuckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.15 Feb 06:41 PM
New Zealand'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dryWhen it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Inside the tricky science of cyclone forecastingForecasting tropical cyclones is a notoriously complex, high-stakes game. How is it done?11 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandBig Dry: No rain in sight for drought-parched northCyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.10 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandBig Dry: Parched north faces 'cyclone lottery'Even if Uesi does bring rain to the north next week, it won't be enough to ease the dry.09 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place across regions on verge of droughtWater restrictions are being put in place around the country.14 Jan 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Dirty high' on its way after weekend scorcherForecasters say a "dirty high" is coming, after heat in eastern spots soared has past 30C.12 Jan 01:07 AM
New ZealandMega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for OtagoParts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.09 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'This trend is not our friend' - 2019 NZ's fourth hottest yearLast year was NZ's fourth hottest on record - continuing a trend 'that is not our friend'.08 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian bushfire smoke spotted over Chile 11,000km awayIt comes amid reminders smoke could impact breathing for those with respiratory conditions08 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandClimate changed: December 35th month of higher tempsNZ just saw 35th straight month of higher temperatures - a new norm under climate change.29 Dec 02:38 AM
New ZealandHot 'blob' off New Zealand is growingPatch of water bigger than New Zealand has temperatures six degrees warmer than average.26 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand'High chance' of tropical cyclone forming near FijiIf it forms it will be named Tropical Cyclone Sarai.23 Dec 07:42 AM
New ZealandAnother marine heatwave? NZ's seas are warming fastNZ sea temperatures are warming - and forecasters aren't ruling out third marine heatwave.15 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandOz fires blow high levels of carbon monoxide over NZAustralia's fires blamed for unusually high concentrations of carbon monoxide over NZ.10 Dec 08:18 PM
New ZealandMore heatwaves on the way for summer - NiwaAbove average temperatures will be felt across the country this summer.30 Nov 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe day Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt ErebusIt was a normal day, then an Air NZ sightseeing plane went missing in Antarctica.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'blanketed' by smoke and dust from raging Oz bushfiresThe catastrophic bushfires are now so huge the effects have reached New Zealand.09 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandWeather: Hot and dry for Guy Fawkes tonightWarmer weather brings fireworks warnings.04 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandGet the washing out tomorrow - scorcher weekend aheadFine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.31 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandAnother balmy summer coming - but first, a weekend scorcherA forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.30 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandWeather: Mainly fine today, before a weekend of high temperaturesExpect a mainly fine day for much of the North Island today.29 Oct 05:53 PM
New ZealandShot: Famed Auckland leopard seal Owha injured, firearm suspectedBeloved Auckland Harbour seal shot in face, says researcher.27 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentVirginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.25 Oct 04:00 PM