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Cyclone Cody moving away from Fiji, could bring flooding rains to NZ
Tropical Cyclone Cody, a category 1 storm, is set to slowly move south westwards.
MetService Christchurch weather: January 12th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 12th.
MetService National weather: January 11th - 13th
MetService National weather: January 11th - 13th.
Warm, wild and worsening: 2021 was NZ's hottest year on record
'Hopefully it does open some people's eyes, if they're not already open,' scientist says.
MetService National weather: January 10th - 12th
MetService National weather: January 10th - 12th
Mostly settled weather forecast despite tropical cyclone in Fiji
Mostly settled weather forecast, despite tropical cyclone in Fiji.
Weather system smashing Fiji upgraded to tropical cyclone
Fiji is hit hard by floods and damage as the weather system works across the country.
Why this abnormal summer heat isn't going anywhere
After a searing start to 2022, Niwa's forecasting plenty more abnormal warmth this summer.
10 children among 22 dead after thousands trapped in snowstorm
Heavy snow in Pakistan resort town left thousands trapped overnight in -8C.
Weather: Kiwis heading home after break urged to drive safely
'Weather-wise there is not too much going on to cause any issues for motorists.'
The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.
MetService National weather: January 8th - 9th
MetService National weather: January 8th - 9th
MetService National weather: January 7th - 8th
MetService National weather: January 7th - 8th
'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday period
The toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
MetService National weather: January 5th - 7th
MetService National weather: January 5th - 7th
Pools, fans, gazebos and chilly bins: The items in hot demand as temperatures soar
Some stores had sold out of fans, gazebos and splash pools even before Christmas.
Slip, slap and slop - another scorcher forecast for today
Slip, slop and slap is the key message for most today.
Did NZ just have its hottest year?
Here's what weather gauges around the country have to tell us about the past 12 months.
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.