It's horribly hot: but last January was hotter
It might be hot – but this month's warmth still doesn't stack up to last January.
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Wellington train network struggling in heat
Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
No slowing the heat wave down: Temps top 30C in parts of NZ
It's already over 30C and it's only midday.
Heatwave: Tradies starting the day early to beat the heat
As the temperature has risen, some workers have been really feeling the heat.
Heatwave: Keeping hydrated in stifling weather
Spare a thought for Northlanders working in extreme heat.
Night sweats? 20C overnight, could surpass 35C today
Further temperature records could tumble in the South Island this week, say forecasters.
Hot weather crashes Wellington train system
Thousands of commuters were stranded after hot weather shut down Wellington's trains.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
Schools start late to avoid the summer heat
New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.
Letters: Treaty 'principle' missing
We're only 'unique' in New Zealand because we haven't included our treaty in domestic law.
Feeling hotter than the forecast? You might be right
Feeling hotter at your place than MetService is reporting? You might well be right.
Workers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'
"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."
Focus: Not just hot, it's going to be a heat wave
The New Zealand Herald spoke to Georgina Griffiths from MetService about New Zealand's potential heatwave.
NZ heatwave: Five big questions answered
Science reporter Jamie Morton asks five big questions about the current heatwave.
Wellington fog creates Cabinet casualties
Some ministers missing as Cabinet meets for first time since Christmas break
Weather dial starting to crank over 30C
Auckland could see one of its hottest days in years.
Beating the heat: Thousands of ice creams and full pools
Lick this Icecream Parlour in Napier rolled around 1000 ice creams yesterday.
Explained: what the heatwave is doing to your body
How is your body coping with this heat? Science reporter Jamie Morton gives some insight.
Heatwave: Temps set to soar into 30s, Wgtn Airport fogged in
The hottest spots are likely to be more inland today but even Auckland can expect 29C.
Heatwave: The hottest spots in NZ today - and more in store tomorrow
The sweltering conditions are set to stay, for the next few days at least.
Explained: What caused the heatwave?
Where did all of this heat come from? Jamie Morton explains.
Can you fry an egg on the Road?
The team tried to fry an egg on the road. Watch to find out if it worked.
Heatwave breaks 156-year record, temps approach 40C
And it is forecast to get even hotter.