Weather
Flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Domestic flights were cancelled as fog affected Auckland Airport on Monday morning.
Flood-hit owner's insurance battle: 'It's frustrating that I had to fight to get what was fair'
An Auckland resident says her insurer upped its offer for flood repairs after she questioned the scope and sought a second opinion.
‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Cyclone survivor on rebuilding life in your 80s
Through the highs and lows of her long and varied life, cyclone survivor Tahu Dansey-Owen-Ruru has found solace in the craft she holds close to her heart - weaving.
Auckland's coastal communities 'stoked' over extended rates relief
Residents of Auckland's coastal communities hard hit in the summer storms are breathing a sigh of relief. The council's announced those with homes that can't be lived in won't have to pay rates for… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor expects flood buyout talks will miss deadline
Auckland's Deputy Mayor expects the deadline for details of a joint buy-out for flood damaged homes to come and go without a deal being sealed. In June, the government anounced it will share the cost… Video, Audio
New stop bank may give Franz Josef 20 years
A hearing opened on Friday in Greymouth to try and advance the stalled river protection project.
Burials remain on hold in Tairāwhiti due to high groundwater levels
A large pond has formed next to graves at one East Coast site.
Ninety percent chance of El Niño-like system in the next three months - NIWA
NIWA says there is an 85 percent chance of the event continuing through summer this year.
Avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions for Tongariro.
Endless bad weather pouring cold water on Coromandel economy
Coromandel has seen the biggest drop in visitor spending of any region, and locals say the lack of sun is largely to blame. Audio
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
Mould thriving as Auckland's relentless wet weather continues
Mould removal companies are being kept busy, handling double the number of calls this year to treat mouldy houses.
Farmers advised to do their homework on impact of La Niña events
A climate change scientist is urging farmers to plan for the long term with more adverse weather cycles front of mind.
WeatherWatch warns NIWA/MetService rivalry dangerous
Independent forecaster, Philip Duncan of WeatherWatch, is warning the rivalry between MetService and NIWA is dangerous and needs sorting out.
The Government is reviewing the relationship amid a… Audio
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
More than 40 people have died in Algeria, Italy and Greece as Mediterranean wildfires threaten villages and holiday resorts, and thousands have been evacuated.
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and… Audio
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The House: The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries, but among the MPs themselves.
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Government to review weather forecasting systems
The government has announced it will review weather forecasting, potentially shaking up a long-running rivalry between MetService and NIWA.
Review into tax-payer funded weather forecasting double-up
What's happening with the weather is a huge part of peoples everyday lives, with forecasts sometimes forming the basis of life and death decisions in emergencies. As was the case in recent extreme… Video, Audio