Ben Noll

Parts of Aotearoa are heading towards a third consecutive year in drought.

The spring rain may keep some hopeful, but many farmers have had land dry out before their eyes in recent weeks.

RNZ… Audio

New Zealand is literally in hot water - coastal sea temperatures around Aotearoa are well above what's normal.

That's according to NIWA, which has reported "marine heatwave" conditions in all… Audio

The dry, mild weather is forecast to continue as the country's hydro lakes reach their lowest levels in 25 years. Audio

Fire and Emergency has moved all of Otago to a restricted fire season as the region rapidly dries out with more hot weather forecast.

North Canterbury remains on low alert - but that's in part thanks… Audio

Thunderstorms and heavy rain have begun lashing the North Island with more forecast for both islands.  Audio

Following on from the weather issues facing Napier, there is a severe weather watch for other parts of New Zealand. NIWA's Ben Noll talks to Jesse about which places are expected to be hit with heavy… Audio

It's looking like the South Island will be the place to be this summer with many sticky hot days expected in the north. Niwa recently released its seasonal climate outlook for November to January… Audio

Parts of the country grappling with a dry spring fear a lack of rain will lead to another serious drought this year.

A one-in-a-hundred-year drought hit regions like Northland and Hawke's Bay… Audio

Roads closed, power out, and animals freezing.

Some farmers in the South Island are describing the dumping on snow in spring as the worst they've seen in a decade.

How do the weather scientists rate… Audio

Jacinda Ardern stuck on the campaign trail in Invercargill due to heavy snow. NIWA's Ben Noll talks to the Panel about how long she may have to wait to get out of the region. Audio

Snow has fallen to sea level in the far south as the wild weather continues today, with heavy snow and strong wind warnings around the country. Jesse speaks to NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll. Audio

Wellington's South Coast is bracing for southerly gales to coincide with six-metre swells as the rest of the country feels the chill of lowering snow.  Audio

While many parts of the country shivered through blisteringly cold weather at the weekend - things are looking decidedly balmier today.

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll spoke to Te Aniwa Hurihanganui. Audio

Yes it's winter and the weather is expected to be colder - but a cold snap is headed our way that could see temperatures as low as -15. Audio

Parched land, water shortages, fire bans and dry pastures are affecting several parts of the country experiencing drought like conditions - and there's no immediate end in sight. A fire ban is in… Audio

The fire in Tasman continues to rage, the government announcing earlier today that there will be support for the community affected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern noted the area is "dry as a bone". Audio

On average New Zealand doesn't get hit by even one cyclone each season. But in the 2017-2018 season, which ran from the beginning of November to the end of April, there were three - Gita, Hola and… Audio

Former Tropical cyclone Fehi is causing chaos across the country, with some residents told to evacuate their homes. Heavy rain has caused flooding in Auckland while the South prepares for the… Audio, Gallery

Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain are expected to batter the top of the North Island again today. Nearly 1000 lightning strikes hit areas between the Bay of Islands and Waikato on Monday afternoon… Audio