New ZealandMost NZ rivers too dirty for a swimTwo-thirds of more than 160 monitored river swimming sites in NZ have been deemed unsafe for a dip. Where are the worst spots?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Dr Jim SalingerAt the age of 13. I was given a maximum and minimum thermometer, then bought a rain gauge and built my own weather recording station in Dunedin, observing the weather and recording observations of temperature and rainfall.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has high chance of tropical cycloneThere is a high chance a tropical cyclone could hit the country sometime over the next few months, a report released by the national climate centre said today.08 Jan 02:48 AM
AgribusinessFarmers face water restrictions as El Nino developsNZ farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops.03 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandEl Nino looking more likelyThe chances of an El Nino playing with our weather this summer have become more likely, according to a just-released report from the World Meteorological Organisation.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMarch one of the driest on recordHigh temperatures and scarce rainfall helped make last month one of the driest Marches on record in many places.04 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandFerry services suspended by stormInter-island ferries have been suspended after the storm that battered the South Island today whipped up 7-metre waves in the Cook Strait.04 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandWhat to expect for autumnNIWA has issued its latest climate outlook for autumn - so what kind of weather can you look forward to in your region?02 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandGood weather outlook for rest of yearKiwis hoping for better weather until the end of the year could be in luck.01 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandRain sets in over the South IslandThe first bite of autumn will be felt over much of the country in the next few days as rain sets in over the South Island.02 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandRain will be slow comingRain will bring some relief to drought-stricken farms this week, but the seasonal outlook is for dry conditions to linger well into autumn.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists rally against climate change scepticNZ's top climate change scientists have rallied together to slam a visiting sceptic who is touring the country to proclaim global warming as a myth that should be ignored.02 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandHot, dry summer predictedSun-lovers should head to the Bay of Plenty or Hawkes Bay for the best weather this summer, but most of the country can expect warmer, drier weather.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHuge wind gusts reported around NZDespite 120km/h gales in the South Island and lower North Island there have been no reports of damage, emergency services say.05 Oct 05:16 AM
OpinionEditorial: Judge's refreshing rulingA scathing judgment backing Niwa represents a damning of climate sceptics' crusade.16 Sep 05:29 PM
New ZealandAerosol ban averted 'catastrophe'A worldwide treaty banning aerosols 25 years ago averted a global catastrophe, New Zealand ozone layer scientists said today.14 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNIWA's fishy new findsNIWA have explored deeper seas than ever before, and found some new strange looking fish.22 Jul 10:54 PM
