New ZealandWellington drivers warned of 'summer ice'The roads could have a film of "summer ice" on them that drivers can't see.31 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandOuch! Road surface temps pass 62C in BlenheimToday's current warmest temperature is in Hurunui, north Canterbury, at 32.1C.31 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd FebruaryMetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd FebruaryWatch31 Jan 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Peak' heatwave today, with temps up to 37CWill this heatwave officially be a heatwave? Jamie Morton explains.30 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandCooler weather forecast following week of hot temperaturesRespite from the hot weather of this week is looming in the next few days.30 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandTesting uncovers more sunscreens fail SPF claimsConsumer watchdog is accusing some brands of attacking the messenger.30 Jan 10:02 AM
New ZealandIf you're hoping for a cooler night's sleep tonight - keep dreamingOvernight temperatures are forecast to be just as hot as a summer's day.30 Jan 05:02 AM
New ZealandAir con off or on while driving - what's cheapest?AA motoring adviser Cade Wilson turns the air con off in his older car going up hills.30 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandMount Cooking! Sizzling South Island nearing mid-30sTemperatures are starting to reach the mid-30s in parts of the country today.30 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandFrantic rescue as toddler locked inside carThe Auckland man was shocked to see the toddler inside the tinted SUV.30 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandIt's horribly hot: but last January was hotterIt might be hot – but this month's warmth still doesn't stack up to last January.30 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandWellington train network struggling in heatReplacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.30 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February Watch30 Jan 12:23 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Auckland: January 31stMetService Weather Auckland: January 31stWatch30 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Wellington: January 31stMetService Weather Wellington: January 31stWatch30 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Christchurch: January 31stMetService Weather Christchurch: January 31stWatch30 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandNo slowing the heat wave down: Temps top 30C in parts of NZIt's already over 30C and it's only midday.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: Tradies starting the day early to beat the heatAs the temperature has risen, some workers have been really feeling the heat.29 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: Keeping hydrated in stifling weatherSpare a thought for Northlanders working in extreme heat.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNight sweats? 20C overnight, could surpass 35C todayFurther temperature records could tumble in the South Island this week, say forecasters.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot weather crashes Wellington train systemThousands of commuters were stranded after hot weather shut down Wellington's trains.29 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandAll-time temperature record broken in WellingtonThe Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.29 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandSchools start late to avoid the summer heatNew Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.29 Jan 04:02 AM
PoliticsLetters: Treaty 'principle' missingWe're only 'unique' in New Zealand because we haven't included our treaty in domestic law.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFeeling hotter than the forecast? You might be rightFeeling hotter at your place than MetService is reporting? You might well be right.29 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandWorkers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."29 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Not just hot, it's going to be a heat waveThe New Zealand Herald spoke to Georgina Griffiths from MetService about New Zealand's potential heatwave.Watch29 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandNZ heatwave: Five big questions answeredScience reporter Jamie Morton asks five big questions about the current heatwave.28 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandWellington fog creates Cabinet casualtiesSome ministers missing as Cabinet meets for first time since Christmas break28 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandWeather dial starting to crank over 30CAuckland could see one of its hottest days in years.28 Jan 10:02 PM