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Earth hits sixth warmest year on record
Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend.

Cyclone blast: 'Very intense system', giant waves set to hit NZ
The cyclone could bring 8m swells, storm force winds and coastal inundation.

'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ
Hot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.

MetService National weather: January 14th-16th
MetService National weather: January 14th-16th

MetService Christchurch weather: January 14th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 14th

Schools close as extreme cold grips US Northeast
Arctic air sweeps through Northeast US bringing bone-chilling sub-zero temps.

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