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Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
It's wet now, but Auckland's on track for a record dry run
First six months of 2020 likely to be Auckland's driest ever - even with more rain coming.
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?
NZ's big weather wildcard: Will La Nina make it rain?
An obscure pattern in our atmosphere is pointing to a rain-maker La Niña for NZ this year.
Dig out the winter woollies: Monster cold snap on its way
Fine and sunny skies will darken from Thursday, with plummeting temperatures expected.
Temps as low as -15C? Record-breaking monster weather system on the way
'Tremendous' highs are due to roll in.
More downpours: 'Much of NZ is going to get wet'
Advancing low-pressure system is packing heavy rain and potentially thunderstorms.
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.
Rain in Auckland this week - but still not enough to fill the dams
Rainfall not enough for even a trickle in drains and ditches.
How the lockdown cleared our air
Air pollution in New Zealand's main centres plummeted by three quarters during lockdown.
Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
Calls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdown
Experts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
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.
Covering Climate Now: A new 'golden age' of sustainability?
Imagine the sustainable world we could build out of this crisis, writes Jacob Anderson.
Residents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, properties
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
How the Covid-19 economic recovery could save a dying forest
"We need to localise our workforce and look at projects through a climate change lens."
Severe thunderstorms in central New Zealand but calm elsewhere
Severe thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.
'Big waves coming': Tropical cyclone likely to form, but will it hit NZ?
System is forecast to become a category 1 tropical cyclone tomorrow evening.
'Temporary break' for NZ glaciers won't save them from climate change
NZ's glaciers have fared slightly better this summer - but the bigger picture remains bad.
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.
Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
'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.
Explained: Inside the tricky science of cyclone forecasting
Forecasting tropical cyclones is a notoriously complex, high-stakes game. How is it done?
Big Dry: No rain in sight for drought-parched north
Cyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.
Big Dry: Parched north faces 'cyclone lottery'
Even if Uesi does bring rain to the north next week, it won't be enough to ease the dry.
Water restrictions in place across regions on verge of drought
Water restrictions are being put in place around the country.
'Dirty high' on its way after weekend scorcher
Forecasters say a "dirty high" is coming, after heat in eastern spots soared has past 30C.
Mega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for Otago
Parts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.
'This trend is not our friend' - 2019 NZ's fourth hottest year
Last year was NZ's fourth hottest on record - continuing a trend 'that is not our friend'.
Australian bushfire smoke spotted over Chile 11,000km away
It comes amid reminders smoke could impact breathing for those with respiratory conditions
Climate changed: December 35th month of higher temps
NZ just saw 35th straight month of higher temperatures - a new norm under climate change.