New ZealandWeather: Hot and dry for Guy Fawkes tonightWarmer weather brings fireworks warnings.04 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandGet the washing out tomorrow - scorcher weekend aheadFine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.31 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandAnother balmy summer coming - but first, a weekend scorcherA forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.30 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandWeather: Mainly fine today, before a weekend of high temperaturesExpect a mainly fine day for much of the North Island today.29 Oct 05:53 PM
New ZealandShot: Famed Auckland leopard seal Owha injured, firearm suspectedBeloved Auckland Harbour seal shot in face, says researcher.27 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentVirginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strikeWild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.21 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandRain forecast for most and heavy rain warnings for the southA low pressure system brings rain to much of the country today.17 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandVector on standby: Wild weather due to hitVector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.14 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandNiwa cook awarded $20k, 3 months' wages for unfair dismissalEmployment Relations Authority found NIWA treated head cook unfairly.10 Oct 07:16 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceansScientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.06 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's spring is about to get wet - but not warmSomething called the Indian Ocean Dipole may bring big bouts of spring rain. What is it?05 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandNiwa's seasonal outlook; Cool October, before the rain sets in Nov, DecThe wet weather arrives in November and continues into December in many places.02 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandLove is in the air: Niwa forecaster proposes on camera"I'm forecasting a big event," meteorologist Ben Noll said.02 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snowRain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.29 Sep 07:02 PM
Opinion'Land of the short white cloud': NZ's vanishing glaciersScientists explain how and why the Southern Alps lost a third of its ice in 40 years.21 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandWeather: Anticyclone brings settled conditionsSunny and cloudy weather is on the forecast for much of the country today.18 Sep 07:46 PM
New ZealandRain and wind alerts in west and south as severe weather hitsThe MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for parts of the South Island.15 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandWeird 'sprin-ter' weather: NZ's in for miserable monthsIs it spring? Winter? Call it sprinter. Forecasters are picking a volatile season ahead.07 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandEnjoy the sun - 5m waves, heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the wayEnjoy the sunshine while it lasts - wild weather is on its way tonight.07 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandSoaking approaching: Auckland to be hammered by heavy rain, strong windsHeavy rain watches are in place for many parts of the North Island today.02 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandWatch live: What you need to know about the 'Beast from the East'Auckland has had 29 wet days this month - the rainiest August since 2010.29 Aug 07:35 PM
New Zealand28 days of rain: Auckland matches unwanted recordAuckland today matched its record of 28 rain days in a single month.28 Aug 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Why August's weather has been so miserableOur mild winter took a grim turn this month - potentially breaking a 30-month heat streak.28 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland rain record this month less likely thanks to fine weatherShowers and rain on the forecast are set to break an Auckland rain record this month.28 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandWet winter: 27 days of rain this month and countingA mostly settled week will be disturbed by a front on Thursday bringing rain.26 Aug 08:35 PM
New ZealandWeather: Showers, wind, but turnaround by WednesdayMetService is forecasting most of NZ to end the week with fine weather.25 Aug 06:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland in with a chance to break wet weather recordFive more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beast from the east' vortex to bring bitter cold burstAn extremely rare polar climate event may be about to seriously mess with NZ's weather.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 3600 lightning strikes in two hoursFifty lightning strikes were reported in Auckland in one hour.22 Aug 10:36 AM
New ZealandRising seas: NZ must 'put brakes on' coastal developmentScientists have warned against developing in coastal areas as data reveals climate threat.21 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the wayA northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.21 Aug 06:52 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms possibleHeaviest falls would probably be on the west coast of the South Island.19 Aug 06:04 PM
TechnologyAn avocado time machine? Science Fair tomorrowThe fair will be open for the public tomorrow and Friday.13 Aug 09:48 PM
