A new forecast system has revealed the years 2018 till 2022 are going to anomalously warm.

Call to end whitebait sales to help alleviate pressure on the struggling native fishes.

Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.

The Southern Ocean below NZ absorbs 40 per cent of CO2 emissions. But for how much longer?

The fireworks could be called off due to the presence of a whale in the harbour.

But this tale could end up in disappointment for fireworks fans.

Auckland could be zero degrees or lower on Saturday morning.

An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.

North Island set to be buffeted by strong winds and heavy rains this week.

Footage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.

Auckland is next in line as front sweeps north.

Many spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.

Scientists have an unlikely tool to show how fast Antarctic ice sheets are melting: seals.

Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.

Niwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.

An unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.

For the first time since July, balmy temperatures fell to "near average" in April. Why?

NZ scientists believe they've picked up the sounds of rarely sighted beaked whales.

The North Island's east coast is in for some heavy falls today.

Residents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday

Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss

Sir David Attenborough wants NZ and Oz to document all species before it's too late.

Showers due in north and south today, but mainly fine in central New Zealand.

Scientists have made unexpected discoveries about Antarctica's best-known residents.

New guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Warnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.

On the rare occasion they hit New Zealand towns, tornadoes are dramatic events.

Kiwis may not know they just lived through an event freakish even under climate change.

After our La Nina-fired summer, there's a chance spring could bring a meddling El Nino.