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Tropical Cyclone Oma: Will she or won't she hit NZ?
Uncertainty looms over the tropical cyclone - but dust off the brollies anyway.
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 18th - 20th
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 18th - 20th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 19th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 19th
How hot? So hot it's fused us together
COMMENT: The best thing about the New Zealand summer is saying 'how hot?'.
Endless summer: Warm, settled weather here until Thursday
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on Cyclone Oma, which could track towards NZ.
Extra lifeguard patrols added as sun, big waves stick around
Off-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week
Dust cloud edges closer, with another fine summer's day
An "orange tint" could be present in the sky for west coasters today.
Valentine's Day: Aussie blows Kiwis a big dusty kiss
Australia sending its dust - and its heat - our way.
Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.
Dust cloud from Australia could hit our shores
Strong northwest winds ahead of a cold front could sweep the dust over the country.
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 13th - 15th
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 13th - 15th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 14th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 14th
Hot weather Wednesday: Temps to crack 30C in places
Similar conditions are forecast for the rest of the week.
Hot weather continues to heat up on Thursday
The temperature will soar to early 30Cs in many parts of the country on Thursday
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 12th - 14th
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 12th - 14th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 13th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 13th