Weather
Hot weather set to come to an end from Sunday
Hot weather is expected to carry on into the weekend but come Sunday morning southerlies and grey skies are closing in. It's a mixed bag, with heavy rain forecast for the south west of the South… Audio
Fire crews still trying to bring Titahi Bay fire under control
Eight fire crews are still working to bring a vegetation fire in Titahi Bay, near Porirua, under control. The fire started late last night and is burning over about 10 hectares in Whitireia Park, with… Audio
'Take a short shower': Water restrictions tighten in Picton, Waikawa
Picton and Waikawa residents are being asked to urgently conserve water - to avoid running out of it completely.
How to care for your garden during an El Niño summer
With unusual weather systems and the prospect of hosepipe bans, here are some tips for maintaining a healthy and good-looking garden. Audio
Parents urged to keep kids safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s
Heat alerts are possible again this weekend, with Hastings predicted to reach 33C on Sunday.
Heat caused major Wellington trains power outage
Consecutive days of warm weather caused the overhead powerlines to expand, KiwiRail says.
Warmer than average temperatures in December for most of New Zealand - NIWA
December temperatures were warmer than average across nearly all of the country, according to NIWA's latest monthly report.
Caring for your garden during an El Niño summer
Meteorologists have gardeners on high alert with predictions the El Niño weather system will bring hot and dry conditions over the coming months. Audio
Hot spell hits Wellington and the South Island
It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher, with the heat set to rise into the 30s. Audio
Lake Tekapo named sunniest place for 2023
The South Island's Lake Tekapo, located in the Mackenzie Basin, has been named the sunniest place in New Zealand for 2023.
It racked up a total of 2658 hours or 110 days of sunshine throughout the… Audio
Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar
It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher on Thursday.
Heat alerts were issued for Wellington City and the Hutt Valley yesterday, sending people flocking to the beaches.
But people are… Audio
Wellingtonians, Aucklanders hit the beach to cool off
At Freyberg Beach, three friends sought shelter from the blazing sun under the shade of a tree, saying the weather was too good not to make the most of.
2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record
Climate records tumbled "like dominoes" in 2023, with temperatures far above any recorded level.
'Astounding' heat for two months in near-record year
2023 was one of NZ's hottest on record, but far from the wettest, while Whakatāne and Nelson have lost their crown as the country's sunniest spots.
How to get through an 'incredibly warm' and muggy night
Temperatures are soaring and won't be dropping overnight - so what do experts suggest for getting some sleep? Audio
Picton, Waikawa residents asked to limit sprinkler use amid warm weather
If the measures do not reduce demand, level two restrictions will be introduced - banning sprinkler use and only allowing watering by handheld hoses.
Heat alerts issued for lower North Island
While Wellington City, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt have heat alerts in place for Wednesday, Auckland's temperature is not expected to drop below 17 degrees for the next 10 days.
Temperatures set to soar, warm nights to linger
The hot weather is expected to continue today, with temperatures expected to climb in coming days while warm nights linger. Audio
Heavy rain warning, up to 200mm set to hit Westland, Fiordland
Alerts for heavy downpours are in place for parts of the South Island, as the rest of the country prepares for heat.
NZ in for a hot, dry week of weather
Metservice is forecasting a week of hot and dry weather right around New Zealand, with warm, muggy nights and not much rain.
MetService meterologist John Law, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
