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Weather war: Could Niwa-MetService competition endanger the Kiwi public?
The nation's weather forecasters are going toe to toe to bring Kiwis the latest updates.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work
Minister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'
Analysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than others
Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.
Auckland declares state of emergency: What it means for you
Auckland's state of emergency explained.
Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens
Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.
Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line
Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.
'Prepare for the worst': Aucklanders warned as tropical storm approaches
Wind gusts are forecast to frequently approach or exceed 70km/h this weekend.
'More powerful than a nuclear bomb': Time to rethink underwater volcanoes
The Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was 500 times more powerful than a nuclear bomb.
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, more going up
More than 15 per cent of state housing is on flood-prone land.
Chill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummeting
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South Island
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
What caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?
In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.
School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
It may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.
Snow business: Will an El Niño winter bless NZ’s ski slopes?
Ski field operators hopeful cooler winter regime will make for healthy slopes this season.
Wetter weather looms for NZ amid brief return to ‘La Niña-like’ conditions
Forecaster says next fortnight may bring brief return to 'La Niña-like' stormy weather.
Incredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciers
Scientists left 'shocked'.
The polar blast set to send temperatures plummeting
Autumn temperatures are about to get very cold in parts of the country.
Electric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, Northland
A cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.
Almost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ
'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'
Niwa releases its record-breaking stats for a summer of extreme weather
New Zealand experienced a memorable February, but not for the right reasons.
Wettest summer on record for Napier and other stunning stats revealed in Niwa summary
A NIWA summary of summer has provided some shocking data on rainfall in Hawke's Bay.
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's Bay
It comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.
Opinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheeded
OPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit north
It's good news for the recovery.
Reefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining case
Niwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.