30C scorcher: NZ set to swelter in the sun; forecasters also on cyclone watch
Some spots could hit 30C this week, with warm, sunny weather in store for most regions.
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It's the first day of summer! What weather lies ahead?
December 1 is officially the first day of summer.
Dry summer on the cards for parts of Canterbury
Christchurch has had over 150mm less rainfall than the yearly average.
Another marine heatwave forecast
A marine heatwave this summer would be the third in four years.
Marine creatures susceptible to warm weather will be affected
Marine biologists warn of depleting sea organisms as sea temperatures in Northland rise
Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer
Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".
Heavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridge
Heavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Lack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop denied
DoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain
But soil moisture level in Northland not where it should be, Niwa says.
Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days
It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?
Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.
Auckland needs a month of rain to recover from drought
More rain is on the way for Auckland this week - but a whopping 250mm is needed.
Insufficient rain in winter will spell trouble in Northland
Lack of winter rain will force the closure of Whangārei's main water day.
Climate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - experts
The cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.
Further water restrictions for Whangārei
Level 3 water restrictions come into force in Whangārei from Thursday.
Rain needed now to avoid tighter restrictions
This week's rain might defer further water restrictions in Whangārei
Recent rain helps but more needed
Fingers crossed in rural areas for more rain as predicted.
Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Rain, thunderstorms on the way - which drought-affected areas will get relief
Not a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.
Spud the dog survives eel attack
Eel attempts to drown jack russell chihuahua cross in a Whangārei stream.
'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dry
When it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.
Big Dry: No rain in sight for drought-parched north
Cyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Scarce Whanganui rainfall to kickstart 2020
The Whanganui region dried out over January - but not as much as Northland.
Mercury in Whangārei area creeps towards 40C
Whangārei breaking weather records but southerlies expected to cool things off a bit.
Minister tours farms in bone-dry Northland
Northland inching closer to a drought declaration with no rain in sight.
Water restrictions in place across regions on verge of drought
Water restrictions are being put in place around the country.
Total fire ban possible if Hawke's Bay's tinder dry conditions continue
It's only going to get hotter in Hawke's Bay and fire and emergency services urge caution.
Areas in mid and Far North received one third of normal rain
Council warns of potential drought in Northland as water restrictions start.
Virginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'
Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.
Why NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceans
Scientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.