New Zealand'My place just burst open... I panicked'Auckland residents have begun cleaning up drenched homes and filing insurance claims after a massive storm saturated the region.12 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Can we keep global warming to 1.5C?A Kiwi scientist meeting in Brazil with world climate experts discusses a new report assessing what an extra 1.5C of warming would mean for the planet.11 Mar 08:48 PM
WorldWatch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 yearsFrench sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Mar 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Bummer summer' out with a whimperSome parts of the country might feel hot season never arrived this time27 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldStorm Doris batters UK: Woman diesStorm Doris has claimed its first victim as wind gusts reaches 170km/h.23 Feb 06:01 PM
WorldGovernment disregarded dam warnings"They told us not to worry. All was good," said Ron Stork.14 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandExplained: The summer of our (mostly) discontentIt's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?13 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandYes, January's weather was that badIf you thought summer was missing in action last month, official figures released today prove it.03 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandTrain hits container blown on to railwayA shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.23 Jan 03:15 AM
OpinionWhere oh where is summer?COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSnow blizzard hits the UKBlizzard conditions are sweeping Britain, with snow falling as far south as London and dozens of flights grounded.12 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandEl Nino could pack long-term punch for IslandsSmall Pacific island states could be hit by more tropical cyclones during future El Nino weather patterns due to climate change, Australian scientists say.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New Zealand40,000 still without power in GisbornePower is expected to be restored before nightfall for Gisborne residents, the electricity company says.13 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandTropical storms could hit on ChristmasDon't make too many plans for that Christmas Day barbie as stormy weather could put a dampener on outdoor celebrations.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHello summer: Storms before sunThunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm asthma claims Kiwi lifeA Kiwi father-of-four has died in Melbourne eight days after being hospitalised for "sudden onset asthma".02 Dec 10:55 AM
New ZealandCould 'thunderstorm asthma' strike here?At least two people are believed to have died from the unusual condition in Melbourne, but could it happen here?22 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandBad weather not over for WellingtonThe Metservice is warning rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms are on the way to Wellington for tonight and tomorrow.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandWellington pummelled by aftershocksThe Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNext US Govt 'dare not avoid' climate change - KerrySecretary of State John Kerry won't criticize Donald Trump's climate policies, but says the next US Govt "dare not avoid" the issue.13 Nov 02:46 AM
New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
WorldStunning pics: Snapping at angry giantsThese astonishing photos were taken in the heart of Tornado Alley in the Great Plains of the United States.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZHFocus: Medium density housing boostBill English announces new medium density housing boost, Otorohanga stabbing case develops, Florida left devastated after Hurricane Matthew, Terrifying landing in Prague.Watch09 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandThunderstruck: 'Household was shaking'A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.06 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and sun as spring beginsNorthland, northern Auckland and Taranaki were buffeted by thunderstorms and high winds last night, as much of the rest of the country 06 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: UK closing their doorsUK proposes closing its doors to kiwi migrants, Hurricane Matthew destroys homes in Haiti and Sharapova has her doping ban reduced.Watch04 Oct 06:57 PM
New ZealandBig Wet: Flooding hits Auckland suburbsThunder storms and torrential rain are dousing the upper North Island as the tail-end of a storm makes its presence felt on this side of Tasman.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Weather UpdateJoin Tristram Clayton and Phil Duncan as they discuss the latest in weather.Watch28 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandMassive hole appears on Waikato roadA gaping chasm has appeared in a south Waikato road as councils across the North Island begin to take stock of damage in the wake of the weekend's storm.24 Jul 09:48 PM
AirlinesWhat happens when a plane gets struck by lightning?As scary as it might sound, the occurrence is more common than you'd think.13 Jul 11:25 PM
WorldFight begins over storm repair costsSome homeowners probably won't be insured and fear eviction after tide smashes Sydney coast.07 Jun 10:25 PM
