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'Warmer than the tropics': Scorching weather to end for South Island, rain watches in place
Parts of NZ were warmer than the tropics today, as temperatures soared above 30 degrees.
Temperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for city
A stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.
Parents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekend
MetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.
'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere
Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.
Napier breaks annual rainfall record that had stood for 144 years
The smallest of late December downpours was enough for Napier to inch over the line.
'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on record
The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.
High temperatures continue for NZ
Warm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Residents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisis
About 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.
Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come
Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
Summer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this week
Temperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.
Blame it on the Blob: Why ocean heatwaves are making for a messy El Niño summer
A blob of warm ocean water is adding a decidedly different flavour to our El Nino summer.
Heavy rain traps family in cave for days, awaiting water to drop before rescue
The cave is the fourth biggest known underground ecosystem in the world.
Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
Risk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.
'Tale of two days': Mixed weather for final holiday weekend
The periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Sunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.
Hot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's Bay
A few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
Fierce heatwave conditions up to 49C to scorch parts of Australia
Parts of Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia face extreme temperatures.
How climate change hit home in 2023: Four numbers that tell the story
Climate change truly knocked at our door in 2023, science reporter Jamie Morton explains.
Holiday hot spots in for more wet and humid weather
More rain and strong, warm winds are expected to lash popular vacation destinations.
Auckland finally in store for fine spells, but top holiday spots under weather watches
MetService finally has good news for Aucklanders.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
Christmas Day flood threat, severe thunderstorm alert for top half of North Island
Electrical storms are set to lash northern regions between 1pm and 10pm.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Christmas celebrations might be better off inside in Hawke's Bay
Move your plans to the morning or inside, because Christmas in Hawke's Bay might be wet.
Christmas Day Weather: Wet and humid day for much of New Zealand
Showers may stick around through Boxing Day.
What does Santa have in store for your Christmas Day weather forecast?
High, humid temperatures are also set to continue this weekend.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
Was it a Cumulus Goosulus or a Cirroduckilaris cloud?
May this goose cloud guide you home to the place you love this Christmas.
Temperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past Christmas
MetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C