New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain expected tonightHeavy rain is forecast in some parts of the country from tonight28 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandDeadly twister tore track through HamiltonTornado killed three people and wrecked houses 69 years ago today.25 Aug 08:32 AM
New ZealandMethane discovery could change climate prioritiesKiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuStudy builds case for lucrative native forest futureAn East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.22 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandIrrigators question water tax exemptionsWhy are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?16 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet spring right around the cornerIt'll be a warm, wet spring across the country, forecaster says.09 Aug 07:54 AM
New ZealandClimate change to make Wellington as hot as Sydney: Niwa reportWellington could end up with a climate closer to Sydney's, if nothing is done.07 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandAir pollution deaths to rise under climate changeThousands more people will die from air pollution unless the world tackles climate change.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat fishy findings mean for our reproductionNZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.29 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Auckland, you're nextNiwa warns Auckland may still be in for some heavy weather.13 Jul 12:17 AM
New Zealand94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt HuttAs the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe day the Earth fell inFour months after extreme flooding, businesses are still struggling to survive.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleanup begins after 'dangerous' thunderstorm"Dangerous" weather is hitting as intense downpours, thunderstorms and hail move in.06 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandPuffer fish danger: Dog owners warnedDozens of puffer fish wash up on an NZ beach - prompting warnings over their toxicity.03 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti IslandResearchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.27 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of countryHunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.20 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandTiny Piha critter's big scientific insightThis Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.19 Jun 09:00 AM
New ZealandSerious storm forecast to hit NZNorthern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.17 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandNZ joins bid to map planet's ocean floorNew Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTech upgrade to match grunt of 16,000 laptopsA supercomputing upgrade will give researchers the data-crunching power of 16,000 laptops.08 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandScientists to eavesdrop on Maui dolphinsScientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.07 Jun 01:31 AM
KahuWater quality worse in cities than farms - SmithWater quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.29 May 04:43 AM
BusinessCold snap a worry for kiwifruit growersSome orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.22 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandDonna sending heavy rain for week's endCyclone Donna is deteriorating but will still bring heavy rain to parts of New Zealand.10 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.08 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandWill Cyclone Donna hit NZ?A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.07 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandDebbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explainedNZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.05 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandOfficial figures: Just how wet was April?Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.04 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandNormal rainfall expected until July after sodden AprilAfter April's deluge, rainfall between now and July is set to be closer to normal.28 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandNZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystemsPesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.25 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandBig Wet: NZ faces wettest April everIf it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.18 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandCook vs Debbie: The science of the stormsHow does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
