Focus: Large scrub fire near Twizel
Properties have been evacuated after gale-force winds overnight caused the scrub fire to grow larger and spread. Video / George Heard
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Flights cancelled as fog engulfs Auckland
Twenty-six domestic flights have been cancelled at Auckland Airport.
MetService National Weather: September 20th-22nd
MetService National Weather: September 20th-22nd
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 21st
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 21st
MetService Wellington Weather: September 21st
MetService Wellington Weather: September 21st
Scorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier record
A record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.
Spring storm: Record heat for east, rain, wind alerts for south, then snow
Fresh warnings have been issued as another round of potentially damaging winds hit.
What do young Kiwis worry about? Increasingly, economic turmoil and climate change
Having experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.
Health monitoring as dust gets up Hawke’s Bay’s nose
Te Whatu Ora is working to assess the public health risk from airborne silt.
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 20th - September 21st
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MetService Auckland Weather: September 20th - September 22nd
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MetService National Weather: September 19th - September 22nd
MetService National Weather: September 19th - September 22nd. Video / Metservice
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 19th - September 20th
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Kāpiti news in brief: Big macs no match for strong winds
Winds of over 100km/h bring down trees and more.
MetService Wellington Weather: September 19th - September 20th
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MetService Auckland Weather: September 19th - September 20th
MetService Auckland Weather: September 19th - September 20th Video / MetService
MetService National Weather: September 18th - September 21st
MetService National Weather: September 18th - September 21st Video / MetService
Heat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher says
As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.
Stranded Creative NZ staff felt 'abandoned' during Auckland floods
Creative NZ employees spent most of the night at the airport during the Auckland floods.
High winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arriving
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warning
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Gusts of 130km/h forecast, orange heavy rain warnings
Gusts of 120km/h were recorded and today will be even windier.
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
MetService National Weather: September 15th-16th
MetService National Weather: September 15th-16th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 15th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 15th