New ZealandWetter winter coming: Why NZ can expect more major rain eventsMore deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.31 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBlood supermoon: Best places to see rare eclipseCloud might block the view for some, but other parts of New Zealand are in for a treat.25 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarmer, drier April for many with record-breaking month of weather'In a warming world, we expect more high-temperature extremes.'04 May 06:43 AM
New ZealandMild start to winter predicted across New ZealandDon't pull the winter woollies out yet, but an umbrella makes sense for some in the north.30 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandHydro power: More dry weather may mean blackouts, switch to coal-generatedThe Tiwai Point aluminium smelter agreed to cut down its power use to conserve supply.29 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused chaosForecasters knew it would be windy on the day two trucks toppled - but not that windy.27 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandGrass clippings reveal lockdown's dramatic carbon cutTiny blades of grass capture the CO2-slashing effect of last year's Covid-19 lockdown.21 Apr 11:49 PM
New ZealandHalf full: Why are Auckland's dam levels still dismally low?Weekend deluge hoped to hoist Auckland dam levels up from just over 50 per cent capacity.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water reservoirs near record lowsAuckland reservoirs were just 52 per cent full this week.07 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandMid-month deluge expected amid warmer slide into winterNZ is in for another soaking later this month - but not before some fine Easter weather.31 Mar 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Mother nature's energy drink': Why NZ is getting soakedNZ is in for some wet, wild weather over coming weeks. What's caused the abrupt change?29 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandSatellite view shows Raoul Island before and after quakes, tsunamiSatellite images appear to show fresh landslides on Raoul Island after Friday's quakes.10 Mar 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Weather roller-coaster' for Wellington this autumnNiwa predicts a season of "variability" across the country this autumn.02 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandSticky nights, and violent skies: More thunderstorms possible for North IslandSticky days and nights to hang around a little longer.01 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandNorthland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched polesAncient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's ancient kauri yields major scientific discoveryAncient swamp kauri records reveal breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.18 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandSummer heat set to roll on amid another northern drySummer-like weather set to linger into autumn in already-parched parts of NZ, Niwa says.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecrets of the deep: How many sharks are swimming in our waters?The global shark and ray population has declined by a worrying amount.02 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandRare weather: Three tropical cyclones tracking north of NZDoesn't happen often, but minimal risk to New Zealand for now.31 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandNZ's weird summer: Drought in the north, drenched in the southJanuary's feast-or-famine rainfall leaves south saturated and far north in severe drought.24 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.21 Jan 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird La Nina flavouring your summerNZ's north should be wetter right now, and the south drier. Blame it on a strange La Nina.09 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandSummer outlook: Unusually hot weather in store, as north dries out againNZ can expect above-average temperatures for the rest of summer, as north dries out again.07 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandDanger looms as NZ beaches heat up again - and may keep warmingAfter cooler December, NZ coastal waters are heating up again. Will they keep warming?06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm threat looms for Nth Island as holidaymakers start long crawl homeIt is a mixed bag on the weather front today.03 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyageNIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.29 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
