'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on record
The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.
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High temperatures continue for NZ
Warm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?
Best of Premium 2023: State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Manurewa shooting, France’s next PM and cheap eggs | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 10, 2024
More details emerge as Police continue to probe a New Year’s Day shooting, meet France’s next and youngest-ever prime minister plus why The Warehouse is ruffling feathers in the egg market in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Residents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisis
About 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.
Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come
Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
Race to rescue people from floodwaters continues as wild weather lashes Australia
Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate after flooding inundated homes.
Summer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this week
Temperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.
Blame it on the Blob: Why ocean heatwaves are making for a messy El Niño summer
A blob of warm ocean water is adding a decidedly different flavour to our El Nino summer.
Quadruple fatal, Capitol attacks and week of sunshine | Focus Morning Bulletin January 8, 2024
Coroner releases findings from fatal crash, Donald Trump downplays Capitol attack as three more rioters are arrested and hot sunny weather forecast as many return to work in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
Risk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
Rainy Saturday turns to sunny Sunday for last holiday weekend
The South Island is forecast to have the best weather in coming days.
MetService National Weather 6-7 January
MetService National: Weather 6-7 January. Video/ MetService
'Tale of two days': Mixed weather for final holiday weekend
The periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Sunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.
Hawke’s Bay weekend weather: Wet start but a clear Sunday in store
Those getting back to work can expect some settled weather.
2023 ‘significant year’ dominated by extreme weather - MetService
The agency issued more than 300 severe weather warnings and five of these were red.
Rain-soaked music festival: ‘Learnings’ for next time - organiser
Northern Bass organiser says the event will be back at the end of the year.
Flood rescuers busy as storms and downpours batter Queensland
A deluge of rain smashed the country during New Year's.
Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
Stolen unicorn sculpture returned one year later
The sculpture was stolen from an iconic Nelson home.
Four days of fine weather needed for safe swimming after storms
More than 20 beaches were closed around the Auckland region due to contamination.
Send us your snaps! Like summer, the photo comp is heating up
See it, focus, frame it and send it in!
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
30 flights cancelled: Wellington Airport disrupted by strong winds, domestic services stop
High winds cause havoc for Wellington travellers.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
Watch: Hailstorm in Timaru
A hailstorm rains down on Timaru as Heavy Rain Watches are in place across the North Island. Video / Chris Hyde
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.