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Scorching seas have warmed up the surf at our beaches. Have they also lured more sharks?
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Scorching seas: Planet's oceans running at record temperatures
Climate change has pushed the planet's oceans to record-breaking temperatures - study.
Cyclone Cody moving away from Fiji, could bring flooding rains to NZ
Tropical Cyclone Cody, a category 1 storm, is set to slowly move south westwards.
Warm, 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.
Mostly settled weather forecast despite tropical cyclone in Fiji
Mostly settled weather forecast, despite tropical cyclone in Fiji.
Why this abnormal summer heat isn't going anywhere
After a searing start to 2022, Niwa's forecasting plenty more abnormal warmth this summer.
Climate changed: Why scientists are redefining 'normal' in NZ
It's been nearly five years since NZ had a colder-than-average month. What's "normal" now?
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Slip, slap and slop - another scorcher forecast for today
Slip, slop and slap is the key message for most today.
Did NZ just have its hottest year?
Here's what weather gauges around the country have to tell us about the past 12 months.
Weather wars: Forecasters' relationship turns frosty
A battle between two Government weather forecasters turned dirty recently.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Will it be a bumper fishing year?
Warm waters bring new fish to NZ waters - and probably sharks.
NZ school air purifier order 'progressing', CO2 monitors on way
Schools have been asked to raise any air quality concerns with the Ministry of Education.
Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.
Summer deluge: Motorists urged to take care as heavy rain sets in
The upper North Island and Nelson are set for a pre-Christmas drenching.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
Covid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classrooms
Good planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.
Unusually hot and sticky summer ahead for Aucklanders
Arrival of La Niña means summer may be even stickier and hotter than normal in Auckland.
Another NZ 'marine heatwave' is unfolding: here's what that means for you
NZ's waters are once again in a 'marine heatwave' state - pointing to a scorching summer.
Heavy rain warnings for parts of the North Island
Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.
Storm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in Wellington
High winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.
Spring cold snap: Cold, wet day for most of the country
This week's cold snap will be replaced by warm and fine weather by the weekend.
Climate outlook: hot spells, marine heatwaves possible
Potential for more "marine heatwaves" and unseasonably warm conditions later this year.
NZ just had its warmest winter - again
Influence of climate change clear in what was NZ's second consecutive warmest winter.
'Lockdown weather': Is it really sunnier under Level 4?
Forecasters have joked about it - but is the weather really better when NZ's in lockdown?
'Here we go again': More settled 'lockdown weather' for NZ
Forecast sun for NZ may give Kiwis deja vu of the settled weather of lockdowns past.
'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlook
Biggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.
Where's winter? NZ on track for another record warm season
New Zealand is on track to record its second successive warmest winter on the books.
Cold front weather system to bring gloomy weather
Gales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.
West Coast flood: NZ's highest river flows in 95 years
Deluge brought "incredible" flood flows - the biggest sine 1926.
NZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled out
There is exactly five weeks left until spring.
When it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New Zealand
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.