MetService Weather Auckland: February 2nd

Records were broken and heatwaves experienced across the country.

The weather has prompted an influx of wasps, ants, mosquitoes and many other insects.

It comes after another sweltering night for some.

For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.

The roads could have a film of "summer ice" on them that drivers can't see.

Today's current warmest temperature is in Hurunui, north Canterbury, at 32.1C.

Will this heatwave officially be a heatwave? Jamie Morton explains.

Respite from the hot weather of this week is looming in the next few days.

Consumer watchdog is accusing some brands of attacking the messenger.

Overnight temperatures are forecast to be just as hot as a summer's day.

AA motoring adviser Cade Wilson turns the air con off in his older car going up hills.

Temperatures are starting to reach the mid-30s in parts of the country today.

The Auckland man was shocked to see the toddler inside the tinted SUV.

It might be hot – but this month's warmth still doesn't stack up to last January.

Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.

MetService Weather Wellington: January 31st

MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st

It's already over 30C and it's only midday.

As the temperature has risen, some workers have been really feeling the heat.

Spare a thought for Northlanders working in extreme heat.

Further temperature records could tumble in the South Island this week, say forecasters.

Thousands of commuters were stranded after hot weather shut down Wellington's trains.

The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.

New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.

We're only 'unique' in New Zealand because we haven't included our treaty in domestic law.

Feeling hotter at your place than MetService is reporting? You might well be right.

"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."