New ZealandAnatomy of a deluge: What caused Napier's big downpour?Napier deluge came with unfortunate atmospheric collision and a climate change tail-wind.09 Nov 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentDrought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summerNiwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".05 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland is in for a hellishy humid summer - here's whyLa Nina means sticky humidity for Auckland this summer. But what does climate change add?31 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandHot zone: Canterbury temperatures to skyrocket over long weekendTemperatures could climb to 27 degrees by Sunday.21 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLargest Antarctic ozone hole in years: What will it mean for NZ?The ozone hole over Antarctica is at its widest and deepest in years. Will that affect us?08 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandAucklanders: Enjoy a calm October before wet, hot summer arrivesAfter a messy September, most Kiwis can look forward to a warmer and calmer October.03 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Three ways La Niña will mess with our summerThe north could be in for a wet summer - and the south a dry one - as La Niña forms up.30 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand$160m a year: Sweeping new assessment of NZ's big flood threatScientists have just launched NZ's first-ever national assessment of flood risk.28 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ could be in for another unusually hot summerA climate scientist has called a La Niña summer for NZ - and a likely 'marine heatwave'.20 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandWinter 2020: NZ's warmest on record'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'03 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandThe Pest from the West: Lightning storm and heavy rain to strike AucklandThe evening commute home could be a wet one.10 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe big wet: Upper NZ, Auckland set to be delugedWeeks after it was soaked by a severe storm, Northland is in for another big deluge.08 Aug 11:54 PM
EnvironmentLack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop deniedDoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.04 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandScientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White IslandSeafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.28 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandOnce-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residentsA mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.17 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandFrosty morning on the wayOne part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.29 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandIt's wet now, but Auckland's on track for a record dry runFirst six months of 2020 likely to be Auckland's driest ever - even with more rain coming.25 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandLet the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter daysIt's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ'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.15 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandDig out the winter woollies: Monster cold snap on its wayFine and sunny skies will darken from Thursday, with plummeting temperatures expected.09 Jun 06:37 PM
New ZealandTemps as low as -15C? Record-breaking monster weather system on the way'Tremendous' highs are due to roll in.08 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandMore downpours: 'Much of NZ is going to get wet'Advancing low-pressure system is packing heavy rain and potentially thunderstorms.01 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland needs a month of rain to recover from droughtMore rain is on the way for Auckland this week - but a whopping 250mm is needed.26 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandRain in Auckland this week - but still not enough to fill the damsRainfall not enough for even a trickle in drains and ditches.24 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandHow the lockdown cleared our airAir pollution in New Zealand's main centres plummeted by three quarters during lockdown.18 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdownExperts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.03 May 10:03 PM
OpinionClimate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - expertsThe cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCovering Climate Now: A new 'golden age' of sustainability?Imagine the sustainable world we could build out of this crisis, writes Jacob Anderson.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, propertiesThe 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.21 Apr 01:34 AM
KahuHow 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."17 Apr 02:27 AM
