When I hear the word "crisis" I immediately envisage people with arms out desperately calling for help.

Well the weather outside is certainly not looking frightful this Christmas with NZ's Christmas Day forecast looking more and more positive for most people.

A hot few days are on the way for New Zealand, especially for those in the east of the country and the Far North.

Was it just me or did the lady who was crying about her island going under water because of global warming seem fake?

Another low from the Tasman Sea looks set to help fuel heavy snow across the country today and tomorrow.