New ZealandHow swamp kauri hides crucial climate cluesSwamp kauri - a lucrative commodity - is also critical for understanding past climates.25 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandOur hottest summer: what caused it?A "trifecta" of big drivers combined to make this summer what will be NZ's hottest ever.22 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandLive: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to comeSome Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gita's u-turn to NZ: Who's in the firing line?"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.17 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Just how much rain has fallen on your region (it's not over yet)We can't rule out further tropical cyclones in the third month of the year.14 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know about tropical cyclonesWhat are tropical cyclones and how do we forecast them? Jamie Morton explains.12 Feb 09:27 PM
New ZealandFeel the humidity: After the deluge, comes a blanket of sticky heatRain lashing Auckland prompts dozens of callouts for flooding and felled trees.11 Feb 07:38 AM
New ZealandFinal figures: Hottest NZ month in 150 yearsJanuary was the hottest month NZ has experienced since 1867, Dr Jim Salinger says.31 Jan 08:59 PM
AgribusinessDrought hits Southland and OtagoDamien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.30 Jan 03:19 AM
New ZealandThe calm before the storm as ex-cyclone moves inHeatwave set to continue for another two days but weather could turn nasty from Thursday.29 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandHumid hell: It could get even stickier tomorrowIf you thought it's been humid already, be warned - it may be about to get stickier.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandIt hasn't been this hot since 1935: What's changed?The last time summer was running this hot, Nazis ran Germany. What's been the difference?28 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandStand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40CYou think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarnings as country bakes in 40C heatOutdoor activities that were safe to do in cooler conditions could now become hazardous.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning after woman killed by extreme heatPeople with multiple sclerosis are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.26 Jan 03:12 AM
New Zealand37C - NZ's hottest day in seven yearsWaiau in North Canterbury records 37C as January is on track to be our hottest month ever.25 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandIs the best of summer over? Wet muggy weather aheadKiwis are facing a muggy, wet remainder of the summer.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandRecord-breaking January could be hottest month everJanuary on track to be hottest in recorded history.21 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandSharks in the shallows 'totally harmless'Beachgoers have spotted dolphins, jellyfish, stringrays - and something more ominous.15 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandNext king tide due on Waitangi weekendSlim chance of more destruction to the coast when the next king tide comes: Scientist15 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandAntarctica: Life beneath the iceNew photos reveal an abundance of life in the freezing waters beneath Antarctica's ice.14 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandSummer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenchingUh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.11 Jan 02:52 AM
New Zealand2018's climate: What will this year bring?Last year was one of New Zealand's hottest on record. What will 2018 bring?06 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandFloodwaters continue to wreak havoc in TaurangaFlooding is causing havoc in parts of Tauranga as rising tides hit.04 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech ship hunting climate clues in NZ watersInternational scientific research ship JOIDES Resolution tackles Zealandia missions.04 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandStudy predicts the fate of our oceansWhat will happen to NZ's oceans in the future? A cutting-edge model will soon tell us.02 Jan 10:25 PM
Banking and financeGovt gives to rural trusts to support farmersBetween 150-200mm of rain is needed to break this dry spell, Brian Doughty says.30 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandSwimmers urged out of water as lightning strikesLightning has been peppering the Waikato and Bay of Plenty today.17 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandScientists collect sample from deep in Kermadec TrenchScientists have gathered a sediment sample from deep below the Pacific Ocean's surface.17 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandClimate change: NZ lacks co-ordinated planNZ doesn't have a co-ordinated plan to adapt to future climate change, Govt report finds.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandSummer: What's in store for the second half?Auckland and Northland are still set for windy and wet thanks to La Niña.14 Dec 03:17 AM
New Zealand2017: Our extreme year of weather2017 will be a record year for extreme weather events, following fires, floods and storms.13 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandSudden heatwave a shock to our systemsFeeling beat by the heat? Scientists share some tips on how to help our bodies adapt.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBottled water export tax first priorityBriefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.07 Dec 12:06 AM
