New ZealandWet weekend on the way for mostParts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.02 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow much longer will Southern Ocean slow climate change?The Southern Ocean below NZ absorbs 40 per cent of CO2 emissions. But for how much longer?28 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandStunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attractionThe fireworks could be called off due to the presence of a whale in the harbour.04 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandStunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attractionBut this tale could end up in disappointment for fireworks fans.04 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandRecord low temperatures possible in AucklandAuckland could be zero degrees or lower on Saturday morning.29 Jun 09:19 AM
New ZealandLake snot-making algae now in Lake TaupoAn algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.13 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Gale-force winds and heavy rain for midweekNorth Island set to be buffeted by strong winds and heavy rains this week.10 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandWhy 2018 has been our fourth warmest year so farThe January-through-May period was the fourth warmest of any recorded in NZ, Niwa says.06 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandHey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootage reveals stunning clarity of famous NZ springsFootage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.24 May 11:32 PM
New Zealand7000 lightning strikes rattle the north and more snow in the far southAuckland is next in line as front sweeps north.24 May 05:37 PM
New ZealandMarvellous May: Why many spots have seen record warmthMany spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.22 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandSeals reveal Antarctica's climate change cluesScientists have an unlikely tool to show how fast Antarctic ice sheets are melting: seals.19 May 09:06 PM
New ZealandMuggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for someYesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.14 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandSea mining effects to be simulatedNiwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside ship that just drilled into NZ's danger zoneAn unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.06 May 07:12 AM
New ZealandExplained: The month the golden weather diedFor the first time since July, balmy temperatures fell to "near average" in April. Why?04 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandScientists drop in on little-known, rarely sighted beaked whalesNZ scientists believe they've picked up the sounds of rarely sighted beaked whales.03 May 05:33 AM
New ZealandWhat to expect this winter: The balmy weather continuesNew Zealand is in for a warmer winter, as one of the hottest years on record rolls on.01 May 02:49 AM
New ZealandMoney runs dry for water quality projectsLots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more30 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Heavy rain shifts from Rotorua to Gisborne, East CoastThe North Island's east coast is in for some heavy falls today.29 Apr 06:15 PM
New Zealand'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastationResidents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday29 Apr 05:19 PM
New ZealandBig Read: How safe is our drinking water?Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss28 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandAttenborough backs plan to record biodiversitySir David Attenborough wants NZ and Oz to document all species before it's too late.26 Apr 02:00 PM
New ZealandShowers set to continue through next weekShowers due in north and south today, but mainly fine in central New Zealand.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmperor penguin behaviour not black and whiteScientists have made unexpected discoveries about Antarctica's best-known residents.20 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandNew guidelines to help freshwater fish travel freelyNew guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.17 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandTen of the worst storms to hit New ZealandTen of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow11 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandForecasters' Twitter feeds show speed of storm's escalationWarnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.10 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about NZ's tornadoesOn the rare occasion they hit New Zealand towns, tornadoes are dramatic events.09 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandWhat caused our incredible marine heatwaveKiwis may not know they just lived through an event freakish even under climate change.07 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandNext three months: warmth lingers onAfter our La Nina-fired summer, there's a chance spring could bring a meddling El Nino.29 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandHottest summer ever! Report shows just how hot it gotTemperatures were more than 2C above average in our summer of extremes.28 Mar 07:58 PM
New Zealand10m monsters: Here come the big waves – and the big chillSwells of up to 4m are expected south of Haast.19 Mar 01:22 AM