Dust cloud edges closer, with another fine summer's day
An "orange tint" could be present in the sky for west coasters today.
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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
Hot, dry, weather looks set to continue: Temperatures reach 30C
It's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
The night the Penguin sank
Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 11th - 13th
MetService Weather New Zealand: February 11th - 13th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 12th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 12th
Hot and dry weather continues; brief light rain for Nelson
Forecasters will be closely watching a front that could bring some light rain to Nelson.
Summer's not going anywhere: Get set for clear blue skies, 30C heat
It's going to be another cracker week in the North Island
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big winds set to fan flames, disrupt helicopters fighting Tasman inferno
Winds over 50km/h would ground the helicopters which have been dumping water on the blaze.
Tasman blaze: Weekend rain unlikely
Rain in the Nelson region is unlikely as firefighters work furiously to control the fires.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 8th
MetService Weather Christchurch: February 8th