New ZealandThe explosive reason behind NZ's spectacular winter sunsetsNoticed some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately? Forecasters have an odd explanation.15 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandTornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."11 Jun 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea levelForecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.10 Jun 02:40 AM
TalanoaDeadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near futureThe eruption last year generated forces 500 times bigger than the Hiroshima atomic bomb.23 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandBlustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZSouthwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.21 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandThe big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city"It hits you right in the face."15 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandExplained: The far-off phenomenon tipped to dampen NZ's winterClimate phenomenon unfolding far away in the Indian Ocean may spell a soggy end to winter.11 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandWarmer than average temperatures predicted ahead of winterNiwa's seasonal outlook shows conditions are most likely to be warmer than average.30 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandSpecial report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciersOur snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?18 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRed alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East CoastTropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.11 Apr 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Makes them feel safer': Schoolkids using CO2 monitors to fight Covid, learn scienceExperts say keeping rooms well ventilated is one of the best ways to lower Covid risk.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Skeletal': Alarming damage to NZ glaciers after unusually hot summerThe extreme summer heat took a toll on the South Islands glaciers.27 Mar 09:45 PM
New Zealand'We haven't had time to breathe': Gisborne mayor dissects week that's beenRehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.25 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay storm: SH2 reopens, heavy rain warning tonightWaka Kotahi urges people to drive with care with further heavy rain expected overnight.25 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandGisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'23 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wild winds hit; warnings of heavy rain, tornados; motorists urged to check conditionsForecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.20 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandRainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstormsHeavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.20 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandAutumn outlook: NZ to get 'one last taste' of summerThe country's slide into the cooler months to be preceded by a bout of beautiful weather.28 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closureCyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.12 Feb 08:49 AM
New ZealandHot humid weather here for days: Remnants of cyclone set to impact NZThe muggy weather won't peak until Saturday.09 Feb 05:33 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandTropical weather system to dampen near-record hot start to 2022 - NiwaExperts say we have had a near-record warm summer, but they warn a wet February.31 Jan 03:06 AM
New Zealand5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schoolsExperts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.24 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZHot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.13 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandExperts: Why we're seeing more sharks this summerScorching seas have warmed up the surf at our beaches. Have they also lured more sharks?11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandScorching seas: Planet's oceans running at record temperaturesClimate change has pushed the planet's oceans to record-breaking temperatures - study.11 Jan 09:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Cody moving away from Fiji, could bring flooding rains to NZTropical Cyclone Cody, a category 1 storm, is set to slowly move south westwards.11 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandWarm, wild and worsening: 2021 was NZ's hottest year on record'Hopefully it does open some people's eyes, if they're not already open,' scientist says.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMostly settled weather forecast despite tropical cyclone in FijiMostly settled weather forecast, despite tropical cyclone in Fiji.09 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandWhy this abnormal summer heat isn't going anywhereAfter a searing start to 2022, Niwa's forecasting plenty more abnormal warmth this summer.09 Jan 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClimate changed: Why scientists are redefining 'normal' in NZIt's been nearly five years since NZ had a colder-than-average month. What's "normal" now?06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandSlip, slap and slop - another scorcher forecast for todaySlip, slop and slap is the key message for most today.04 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandDid NZ just have its hottest year?Here's what weather gauges around the country have to tell us about the past 12 months.03 Jan 11:04 PM
