LifestyleHeatwave help: Should you drink tea and sleep naked when it’s hot?Does extreme weather advice actually work? We asked the experts.13 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts issued for parts of New ZealandClouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.12 Jan 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: What 2024 needs to bring if it's to be better than 2023OPINION: Our economic hangover from Covid is bleak but the wider world looks darker.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for cityA stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.12 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: January 12th - 15thMetService National Weather: January 12th - 15th Video / MetServiceWatch12 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandHeatwave hacks: Survival tips for a scorcherSoaring overnight temperatures are impacting sleep patterns of many.11 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandKiller road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandClimate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked normsTemperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.11 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandParents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekendMetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.11 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand‘Cooking with gas’: Forecasters surprised to find NZ in another marine heatwaveOn a day tipped to bring scorching temperatures, our seas are also running unusually warm.10 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhereForecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures continue for NZWarm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?09 Jan 10:23 PM
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New ZealandManurewa shooting, France’s next PM and cheap eggs | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 10, 2024More details emerge as Police continue to probe a New Year’s Day shooting, meet France’s next and youngest-ever prime minister plus why The Warehouse is ruffling feathers in the egg market in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch09 Jan 06:49 PM
World2023 shatters record for world's hottest yearLast year was 1.48C above pre-industrial times.09 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisisAbout 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.09 Jan 07:38 AM
New ZealandHottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to comeAuckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.09 Jan 04:27 AM
WorldRace to rescue people from floodwaters continues as wild weather lashes AustraliaHundreds of people were ordered to evacuate after flooding inundated homes.08 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this weekTemperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.08 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlame it on the Blob: Why ocean heatwaves are making for a messy El Niño summerA blob of warm ocean water is adding a decidedly different flavour to our El Nino summer.08 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandQuadruple fatal, Capitol attacks and week of sunshine | Focus Morning Bulletin January 8, 2024Coroner releases findings from fatal crash, Donald Trump downplays Capitol attack as three more rioters are arrested and hot sunny weather forecast as many return to work in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch07 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandScorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to workIn Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm weather to welcome Kiwis back to workMetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland weather outlook: Warm, wet this monthThe last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.06 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandRisk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of PlentyMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.06 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRainy Saturday turns to sunny Sunday for last holiday weekendThe South Island is forecast to have the best weather in coming days.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather 6-7 JanuaryMetService National: Weather 6-7 January. Video/ MetServiceWatch05 Jan 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Tale of two days': Mixed weather for final holiday weekendThe periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekendSunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay weekend weather: Wet start but a clear Sunday in storeThose getting back to work can expect some settled weather.03 Jan 08:57 PM
New Zealand2023 ‘significant year’ dominated by extreme weather - MetServiceThe agency issued more than 300 severe weather warnings and five of these were red.03 Jan 06:47 AM
