'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'.
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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.
Hot 'blob' off New Zealand is growing
Patch of water bigger than New Zealand has temperatures six degrees warmer than average.
'High chance' of tropical cyclone forming near Fiji
If it forms it will be named Tropical Cyclone Sarai.
Another marine heatwave? NZ's seas are warming fast
NZ sea temperatures are warming - and forecasters aren't ruling out third marine heatwave.
Oz fires blow high levels of carbon monoxide over NZ
Australia's fires blamed for unusually high concentrations of carbon monoxide over NZ.
More heatwaves on the way for summer - Niwa
Above average temperatures will be felt across the country this summer.
The day Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt Erebus
It was a normal day, then an Air NZ sightseeing plane went missing in Antarctica.
NZ 'blanketed' by smoke and dust from raging Oz bushfires
The catastrophic bushfires are now so huge the effects have reached New Zealand.
Get the washing out tomorrow - scorcher weekend ahead
Fine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.
Another balmy summer coming - but first, a weekend scorcher
A forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.
Weather: Mainly fine today, before a weekend of high temperatures
Expect a mainly fine day for much of the North Island today.
Shot: Famed Auckland leopard seal Owha injured, firearm suspected
Beloved Auckland Harbour seal shot in face, says researcher.
Virginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'
Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.
Wild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strike
Wild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.
Rain forecast for most and heavy rain warnings for the south
A low pressure system brings rain to much of the country today.
Vector on standby: Wild weather due to hit
Vector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.
Niwa cook awarded $20k, 3 months' wages for unfair dismissal
Employment Relations Authority found NIWA treated head cook unfairly.
Why NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceans
Scientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.
Why NZ's spring is about to get wet - but not warm
Something called the Indian Ocean Dipole may bring big bouts of spring rain. What is it?
Niwa's seasonal outlook; Cool October, before the rain sets in Nov, Dec
The wet weather arrives in November and continues into December in many places.
Love is in the air: Niwa forecaster proposes on camera
"I'm forecasting a big event," meteorologist Ben Noll said.
Temperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snow
Rain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.
'Land of the short white cloud': NZ's vanishing glaciers
Scientists explain how and why the Southern Alps lost a third of its ice in 40 years.
Weather: Anticyclone brings settled conditions
Sunny and cloudy weather is on the forecast for much of the country today.
Rain and wind alerts in west and south as severe weather hits
The MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for parts of the South Island.
Weird 'sprin-ter' weather: NZ's in for miserable months
Is it spring? Winter? Call it sprinter. Forecasters are picking a volatile season ahead.
Enjoy the sun - 5m waves, heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the way
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts - wild weather is on its way tonight.
Soaking approaching: Auckland to be hammered by heavy rain, strong winds
Heavy rain watches are in place for many parts of the North Island today.
Watch live: What you need to know about the 'Beast from the East'
Auckland has had 29 wet days this month - the rainiest August since 2010.
28 days of rain: Auckland matches unwanted record
Auckland today matched its record of 28 rain days in a single month.
Explained: Why August's weather has been so miserable
Our mild winter took a grim turn this month - potentially breaking a 30-month heat streak.