New ZealandFour storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this yearA "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.04 Jun 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandWeather war: Could Niwa-MetService competition endanger the Kiwi public?The nation's weather forecasters are going toe to toe to bring Kiwis the latest updates.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member saysThe bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.22 May 06:26 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa workMinister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'19 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland declares state of emergency: What it means for youAuckland's state of emergency explained.09 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandLive: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsensNorthland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.30 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandLive: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two daysAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.29 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing lineHeavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.29 Apr 09:07 AM
New Zealand'Prepare for the worst': Aucklanders warned as tropical storm approachesWind gusts are forecast to frequently approach or exceed 70km/h this weekend.28 Apr 06:50 PM
World'More powerful than a nuclear bomb': Time to rethink underwater volcanoesThe Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was 500 times more powerful than a nuclear bomb.26 Apr 10:39 PM
New ZealandThousands of state houses on flood prone land, more going upMore than 15 per cent of state housing is on flood-prone land.25 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandChill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummetingBe sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.23 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South IslandThe worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.17 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandWhat caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow business: Will an El Niño winter bless NZ’s ski slopes?Ski field operators hopeful cooler winter regime will make for healthy slopes this season.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWetter weather looms for NZ amid brief return to ‘La Niña-like’ conditionsForecaster says next fortnight may bring brief return to 'La Niña-like' stormy weather.04 Apr 01:38 AM
New ZealandIncredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciersScientists left 'shocked'.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe polar blast set to send temperatures plummetingAutumn temperatures are about to get very cold in parts of the country.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandElectric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, NorthlandA cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.09 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandAlmost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'08 Mar 04:37 PM
New ZealandNiwa releases its record-breaking stats for a summer of extreme weatherNew Zealand experienced a memorable February, but not for the right reasons.03 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandWettest summer on record for Napier and other stunning stats revealed in Niwa summaryA NIWA summary of summer has provided some shocking data on rainfall in Hawke's Bay.03 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandMuriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit housesLocals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.02 Mar 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's BayIt comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.01 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheededOPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMsFirst up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.17 Feb 11:34 PM
New Zealand'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit northIt's good news for the recovery.16 Feb 08:30 PM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandFlood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.09 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
