Did NZ just have its hottest year?
Here's what weather gauges around the country have to tell us about the past 12 months.
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Another sizzling day, as temperatures near 30C again
Slip, slop and slap - it's another scorching day today
NZ swelters: The science behind our heatwave
Beat by the heat? Blame it on a slab of high pressure and a stew of major climate drivers.
Aucklanders told to expect 'significant heat' this week as temperatures rise
Drink plenty of water - it's going to be another scorcher.
Weather wars: Forecasters' relationship turns frosty
A battle between two Government weather forecasters turned dirty recently.
It's a scorcher! How to keep cool as temperatures hit 32C
Nowhere escapes the heat today but Lower Hutt is leading the pack so far.
Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force mass evacuations
About 580 homes, a hotel, and a shopping centre burn, tens of thousands people evacuated.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
MetService Christchurch weather: December 31st
MetService Christchurch weather: December 31st
MetService National weather: December 31st - January 2nd
MetService National weather: December 31st - January 2nd
Will it be a bumper fishing year?
Warm waters bring new fish to NZ waters - and probably sharks.
MetService National weather: December 30th - January 1st
MetService National weather: December 30th - January 1st
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
What to expect from New Year's weather
A trip to the beach may be the way to celebrate the first day of 2022.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
Sunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit Coast
Warm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.
Mixed bag: Santa brings sunny skies - and thunderstorms - for Christmas
The weather outside's delightful.
MetService Christchurch weather: December 25th
MetService Christchurch weather: December 25th.
MetService Wellington weather: December 25th
MetService Wellington weather: December 25th.
MetService National weather: December 25th - 26th
MetService National weather: December 25th - 26th.
'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner
"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."
Christmas weather forecast: All you need to know
Large parts of New Zealand are shaping up for a Christmas cracker.
MetService Christchurch weather: December 24th
MetService Christchurch weather: December 24th.
MetService Wellington weather: December 24th
MetService Wellington weather: December 24th.
MetService National weather: December 22nd - 24th
MetService National weather: December 22nd - 24th.