New Zealand$3.7m study to reveal deep-sea mining impactsThe potential environmental impacts of controversial off-shore mining will be investigated in a new multi-million dollar study.11 Oct 12:42 AM
OpinionJim Roberts: Myths no help to sea lionsCOMMENT: Misinformation is counterproductive in battling dramatic decline of species in Auckland Islands.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarly spring: Another cracker day in storeMaximum temperatures sprang into the late teens in much of the country, and more good weather is heading our way.17 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandJune in record books for sunshine, heatAcross the country the average temperature was 10.2C making it the warmest June on record.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCold snap to leave north shivering tonightNorth Islanders should rug up and turn their electric blankets on tonight as overnight lows drop by as much as 7C in some areas.01 Jul 08:04 AM
New ZealandWhere is the snow?The first six months of 2016 were set to be the warmest start to the year yet, based on data from seven weather stations, including Hokitika.29 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Elderly weather man's daily grindFor almost a century, the Mason family have kept a close eye on the weather. But now, at 94, volunteer Alan Mason of Feilding is looking for a successor.20 May 06:38 AM
New ZealandNiwa's yellow submarineA state-of-the-art underwater glider - the first of its kind in New Zealand - is set to uncover new insights into our offshore environment.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn starts with a sizzleSummer may officially be over but forecasters are predicting average to above average temperatures for most of the country over autumn.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPipi population dying in Whangarei harbourA massive pipi bed in Whangarei harbour is dying and there are fears the change could destabilise the harbour - and Marsden Point itself, Radio NZ reports.02 Mar 01:16 AM
AgribusinessCo-ops need growth cashGrowing global market opportunities and the need to strengthen supply chains are creating a thirst for capital among agricultural co-operatives around the world, rural lending specialist Rabobank said.01 Mar 04:00 PM
CompaniesMeat prices drop on drought cullDrought in much of the country is helping to drive dairy prices higher, but farmgate prices for beef and sheepmeat are weakening.25 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandMost NZ rivers too dirty for a swimTwo-thirds of more than 160 monitored river swimming sites in NZ have been deemed unsafe for a dip. Where are the worst spots?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Dr Jim SalingerAt the age of 13. I was given a maximum and minimum thermometer, then bought a rain gauge and built my own weather recording station in Dunedin, observing the weather and recording observations of temperature and rainfall.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has high chance of tropical cycloneThere is a high chance a tropical cyclone could hit the country sometime over the next few months, a report released by the national climate centre said today.08 Jan 02:48 AM
AgribusinessFarmers face water restrictions as El Nino developsNZ farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops.03 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandEl Nino looking more likelyThe chances of an El Nino playing with our weather this summer have become more likely, according to a just-released report from the World Meteorological Organisation.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMarch one of the driest on recordHigh temperatures and scarce rainfall helped make last month one of the driest Marches on record in many places.04 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandFerry services suspended by stormInter-island ferries have been suspended after the storm that battered the South Island today whipped up 7-metre waves in the Cook Strait.04 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandWhat to expect for autumnNIWA has issued its latest climate outlook for autumn - so what kind of weather can you look forward to in your region?02 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandGood weather outlook for rest of yearKiwis hoping for better weather until the end of the year could be in luck.01 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandRain sets in over the South IslandThe first bite of autumn will be felt over much of the country in the next few days as rain sets in over the South Island.02 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandRain will be slow comingRain will bring some relief to drought-stricken farms this week, but the seasonal outlook is for dry conditions to linger well into autumn.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists rally against climate change scepticNZ's top climate change scientists have rallied together to slam a visiting sceptic who is touring the country to proclaim global warming as a myth that should be ignored.02 Apr 05:20 AM
