How hot? So hot it's fused us together
COMMENT: The best thing about the New Zealand summer is saying 'how hot?'.
COMMENT: The best thing about the New Zealand summer is saying 'how hot?'.
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on Cyclone Oma, which could track towards NZ.
Off-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week
An "orange tint" could be present in the sky for west coasters today.
Australia sending its dust - and its heat - our way.
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.
Strong northwest winds ahead of a cold front could sweep the dust over the country.
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 13th - 15th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 14th
Similar conditions are forecast for the rest of the week.
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 13th
It's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 11th - 13th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 12th
Forecasters will be closely watching a front that could bring some light rain to Nelson.
It's going to be another cracker week in the North Island