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
New ZealandWild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strikeWild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.21 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandRain forecast for most and heavy rain warnings for the southA low pressure system brings rain to much of the country today.17 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandVector on standby: Wild weather due to hitVector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.14 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandNiwa cook awarded $20k, 3 months' wages for unfair dismissalEmployment Relations Authority found NIWA treated head cook unfairly.10 Oct 07:16 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceansScientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.06 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's spring is about to get wet - but not warmSomething called the Indian Ocean Dipole may bring big bouts of spring rain. What is it?05 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandNiwa's seasonal outlook; Cool October, before the rain sets in Nov, DecThe wet weather arrives in November and continues into December in many places.02 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandLove is in the air: Niwa forecaster proposes on camera"I'm forecasting a big event," meteorologist Ben Noll said.02 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snowRain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.29 Sep 07:02 PM
Opinion'Land of the short white cloud': NZ's vanishing glaciersScientists explain how and why the Southern Alps lost a third of its ice in 40 years.21 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandWeather: Anticyclone brings settled conditionsSunny and cloudy weather is on the forecast for much of the country today.18 Sep 07:46 PM
New ZealandRain and wind alerts in west and south as severe weather hitsThe MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for parts of the South Island.15 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandWeird 'sprin-ter' weather: NZ's in for miserable monthsIs it spring? Winter? Call it sprinter. Forecasters are picking a volatile season ahead.07 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandEnjoy the sun - 5m waves, heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the wayEnjoy the sunshine while it lasts - wild weather is on its way tonight.07 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandSoaking approaching: Auckland to be hammered by heavy rain, strong windsHeavy rain watches are in place for many parts of the North Island today.02 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandWatch live: What you need to know about the 'Beast from the East'Auckland has had 29 wet days this month - the rainiest August since 2010.29 Aug 07:35 PM
New Zealand28 days of rain: Auckland matches unwanted recordAuckland today matched its record of 28 rain days in a single month.28 Aug 07:39 PM
