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Hotter than Northland: West Coast’s ‘exceptional’ marine heatwave breaks records
Seas off NZ's south-west coast running hotter than even Far North's white sand shores.
Fresh tropical cyclone tracking north of New Zealand
The storm will likely soon become a tropical cyclone and will be named this evening
Risk of another tropical cyclone to north of country
Tairāwhiti remains in a state of emergency which Civil Defence will review on Friday.
MetService National weather: January 19th - 20th
MetService National weather: January 19th - 20th.
MetService Christchurch weather: January 19th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 19th.
National's $2.3M balance, recession predictions revealed & Greta Thunberg detained | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 January, 2023
Nationals unprecedented war chest, why a recession could hit later than expected and Gisborne residents get set for more rain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
What El Niño's return means for the planet - and you
After three years of warm, wet and wild La Niña, what will El Niño bring NZ?
MetService National weather: January 18th - 19th
MetService National weather: January 18th - 19th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 18th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 18th
Focus: Summer of cyclones hitting NZ
Warmer sea temperatures south-west of the Pacific Islands, coupled with atmospheric conditions driven by La Niña has led to the formation of cyclones. Video / NZ Herald
Scientists unveil laser beam to deflect lightning strikes
Laser lightning rod in critical infrastructure "biggest breakthrough since Ben Franklin".
'Be prepared': Warning to brace for new storm, residents at fresh cut off risk
Tairāwhiti residents have been told to have enough supplies for at least three days.
Further floods possible, EVs surge in NZ & progress in plane crash investigation | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 January, 2023
More heavy rain on the way for Gisborne, how many Kiwis are opting to drive an EV and flight data retrieved at Nepal plane crash site in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
MetService National weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService National weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 17th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 17th
Weather: Second cyclone forming, battered East Coast faces 28-hour sub-tropical deluge
A second cyclone is forming, East Coast set to be hit with more rain this week.
New Zealand's 2023 Summer of Rain
New Zealand has been hit with a swarm of wild weather over the New Year period.
Summer of rain: Why has the weather been so bad – and will it improve?
Sunshine has been rare across the North Island this summer.
‘A tale of two islands’: Where it’s been wettest and driest this summer
With soils soaked in the north, swathes of the south are drying out fast.
Wild weather warning: Second cyclone of season may form next week
After Hale, forecasters say another tropical cyclone could form west of Vanuatu next week.
Risky river crossing: East Coast resident cut off by storm heads out for supplies
Makatote residents were left with no supplies after the storm cut them off from main town.
Makatote flooded on the East Coast
Residents of Makatote town on the East Coast are having to cross the flooded river to get supplies. Video / Kuini Tuhura
Whisper it - but summer might be on its way at last
A classic New Zealand summer is looking more promising with more fine spells on the way
Sealife dead on East Coast beach after Cyclone Hale
Thousands of crayfish and paua wash up dead on East Coast beach after Cyclone Hale. Video / Graeme Atkins