New ZealandCleanup begins after 'dangerous' thunderstorm"Dangerous" weather is hitting as intense downpours, thunderstorms and hail move in.06 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandPuffer fish danger: Dog owners warnedDozens of puffer fish wash up on an NZ beach - prompting warnings over their toxicity.03 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti IslandResearchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.27 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of countryHunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.20 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandTiny Piha critter's big scientific insightThis Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.19 Jun 09:00 AM
New ZealandSerious storm forecast to hit NZNorthern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.17 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandNZ joins bid to map planet's ocean floorNew Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTech upgrade to match grunt of 16,000 laptopsA supercomputing upgrade will give researchers the data-crunching power of 16,000 laptops.08 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandScientists to eavesdrop on Maui dolphinsScientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.07 Jun 01:31 AM
KahuWater quality worse in cities than farms - SmithWater quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.29 May 04:43 AM
BusinessCold snap a worry for kiwifruit growersSome orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.22 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandDonna sending heavy rain for week's endCyclone Donna is deteriorating but will still bring heavy rain to parts of New Zealand.10 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.08 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandWill Cyclone Donna hit NZ?A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.07 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandDebbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explainedNZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.05 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandOfficial figures: Just how wet was April?Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.04 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandNormal rainfall expected until July after sodden AprilAfter April's deluge, rainfall between now and July is set to be closer to normal.28 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandNZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystemsPesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.25 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandBig Wet: NZ faces wettest April everIf it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.18 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandCook vs Debbie: The science of the stormsHow does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
New ZealandQ&A: World of NZ's great white sharksBroadcaster Alison Ballance discusses her new book on New Zealand's great white sharks.08 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe residents wait to go home continuesFloodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew storm, rain set to soak New ZealandEnjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.07 Apr 09:39 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe in for a soggy 10-day waitA breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.07 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandQ&A: The science of the stormNiwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains what you need to know about Debbie.05 Apr 05:57 PM
New ZealandLive: Big wet - school evacuatedA school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.03 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandTauranga to get month-load of rain, todayIt is expected to pour with rain today.03 Apr 05:40 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists record rare whale soundsRecordings of Gray's and strap-toothed beaked whales have been captured in NZ waters.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake produced 7m tsunamiThe tsunami is comparable with some of the biggest events in recent history.28 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandTasman Tempest: The anatomy of a stormThe power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.13 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe 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.11 Mar 03:05 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 PM
