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MetService National weather: December 31st - January 2nd
MetService National weather: December 31st - January 2nd

Will it be a bumper fishing year?
Warm waters bring new fish to NZ waters - and probably sharks.

MetService National weather: December 30th - January 1st
MetService National weather: December 30th - January 1st

Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.

What to expect from New Year's weather
A trip to the beach may be the way to celebrate the first day of 2022.

Mixed bag: Santa brings sunny skies - and thunderstorms - for Christmas
The weather outside's delightful.

MetService Christchurch weather: December 25th
MetService Christchurch weather: December 25th.

MetService Wellington weather: December 25th
MetService Wellington weather: December 25th.

MetService National weather: December 25th - 26th
MetService National weather: December 25th - 26th.

'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner
"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."

Christmas weather forecast: All you need to know
Large parts of New Zealand are shaping up for a Christmas cracker.

MetService Christchurch weather: December 24th
MetService Christchurch weather: December 24th.

MetService Wellington weather: December 24th
MetService Wellington weather: December 24th.

Cool change forecast for Christmas, storms possible over New Year
Heading camping over New Year? Better keep a close eye on the weather updates.

MetService National weather: December 21st - 23rd
MetService National weather: December 21st - 23rd.

Focus: When does summer actually start?
NIWA forecaster Nava Fedaeff explains why summer doesn't actually start on December 1st, plus what conditions NZ can expect this year. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis keen to hit the outdoors for rest and exercise says DoC
Campsite, hut and lodge bookings have already exceeded 2020 numbers this summer.

What is Friluftsliv? The benefits of Norway's 'open air' lifestyle
A cold climate doesn't have to dampen your happiness if you know how to 'friluftsliv'.

MetService Wellington weather: December 22nd
MetService Wellington weather: December 22nd.

Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.

Flights into Wellington cancelled as strong wind batters the region
Severe northwest gales could reach 120kmh in exposed places.

'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'

MetService Wellington weather: December 21st
MetService Wellington weather: December 21st.