New ZealandHoliday weather set to turn ugly - analystsHeavy rain may ruin Queen's Birthday for North Islanders with another big low barrelling out of the north Tasman Sea.03 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandMay 200 per cent wetter for some - NIWAMay was a stormy month, with more lows over the Tasman Sea and higher pressures east of the Chatham Islands whipping up more wind and rain.02 Jun 05:02 AM
New ZealandWeather watch: Is it a conspiracy?Is there a massive government conspiracy developing in the skies over New Zealand?18 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandSceptical about climate changeI do believe humans are contributing to the polluting and heating of the earth.13 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandAutumn to end on a warm note, but cold snaps likelyKiwis not yet ready for winter's chill can relax - Niwa has forecasted a warm end to autumn.31 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland heading for driest quarter in more than 50 yearsA Niwa climate scientist says 56mm of rain has fallen so far this year, the lowest of any three-month period in Auckland.25 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland swelters in record dry spellAuckland is coming through a record dry patch - only 5mm of rain fell in February, the least since records began in 1959.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandKeep the barbecue out, it's going to stay warmAutumn is set to bring warm, dry weather for the north of the country - with Aucklanders enjoying an Indian summer.27 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandThere is no harm in being clean and greenI was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.23 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandCool end to a miserable summerSummer temperatures are likely to remain on the cool side as autumn looms on the horizon.29 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandStorms set scene for taste of the tropicsUnsettled conditions could mark a turning point for our summer weather, forecasters say.21 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandNiwa: See-sawing temperatures marked 2009See-sawing temperatures characterised New Zealand's weather in 2009, according to Niwa's annual climate summary.12 Jan 11:29 PM
New ZealandGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandLast decade warmest on record - NiwaThe noughties were the warmest decade on record in New Zealand, although last year was cooler than average, latest Niwa figures show.05 Jan 11:10 PM
