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New storm, rain set to soak New Zealand
Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.
Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.
A breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.
Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains what you need to know about Debbie.
A school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.
Recordings of Gray's and strap-toothed beaked whales have been captured in NZ waters.
The tsunami is comparable with some of the biggest events in recent history.
The power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.
The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.
Our forests and other land areas may be sucking up to 60 per cent more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than previously thought and we can likely thank our native trees for much of it.
Two months into the job, new Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith talks to science reporter Jamie Morton about the state of the sector.
Regional climate variability caused an unusual period in which some of NZ's glaciers grew bigger, while glaciers worldwide were shrinking, a new study shows.
Preparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.
It's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?
If you thought summer was missing in action last month, official figures released today prove it.
We can expect normal temperatures in the coming months but less rain.
The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.
The "safe version" of a Great White shark has washed up on Wellington's shore, leaving experts puzzled about what may have happened to it.
Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.
Climate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions
Science reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.
The West Coast has held on to its dubious record as the wettest place in New Zealand, albeit in the Southern Alps.
Last year was New Zealand's hottest on record since 1909. Where did we really feel the heat?
Dr Brett Mullan of the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) explains our holiday season weather and warming world.
Last year was the hottest ever record, according to a European climate agency and a US-based climate centre.
This week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton looks at Kelly Tarlton's Turtle Rehabilitation programme.
Creating "designer" ecosystems for degraded waterways could boost river restoration efforts around the country.
There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.