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 ZealandTropical cyclones settle down across regionTropical cyclones Tomas and Ului appear to have sapped away a fair chunk of energy from the south-west Pacific tropics with mostly settled weather now across the region.24 Mar 09:36 PM
New Zealand<i>WeatherWatch:</i> Autumn is well and truly hereAutumn has moved in and with will come rain - eventually - says weather analyst Philip Duncan.22 Mar 06:14 AM
New ZealandSevere gales to lash parts of NZSevere gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.21 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandFiji's Cyclone Tomas claims second lifeA second man has been found dead in Fiji after a tropical cyclone hit its eastern islands early this week.19 Mar 12:23 AM
OpinionBeautiful cyclones bring living hellWeather analyst Philip Duncan explains the power of tropical storms.17 Mar 07:15 AM
WorldNZ to help Fiji as long as necessary - McCullyForeign Minister Murray McCully says NZ will do 'whatever we have to do' to assist cyclone-ravaged Fiji.17 Mar 06:15 AM
WorldHouses smashed, trees uprooted on Fijian island - reportA resident on the tiny Fijian island of Cikobia, thought to be amongst the worst-hit by Cyclone Tomas, tells of massive destruction.17 Mar 04:15 AM
WorldIslands count cost as Tomas moves offCyclone Tomas was last evening holding its category four status, with estimated average winds of 170km/h, and gusts of up to 270km/h16 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Few' deaths, 18,000 evacuated as Tomas smashes FijiOver 18,000 Fijians are in evacuation centres as Cyclone Tomas continues to slam its islands with rain and high winds. Officials say there have been more deaths.16 Mar 06:49 AM
New ZealandFiji's military govt threatens crackdown over curfewA state of disaster has been declared in cyclone-ravaged Fiji by its prime minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.16 Mar 02:41 AM
WorldFiji storm 'fiercer than Katrina'A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.15 Mar 07:35 PM
WorldThousands flee Fiji cyclone, NZers urged to registerNew Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.15 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandIcy storm heads for the southMetService has issued a weather warning for the lower South Island as winds threaten to hit 100km/h in an early winter storm.13 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandGales likely to hit South IslandA severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.12 Mar 07:41 AM
New ZealandSummer has endedHere comes Autumn... our first cold change of 2010 is moving up the country and by the weekend will affect pretty much all of New Zealand.10 Mar 10:07 PM
