Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More

The hot and sunny start to 2024 is put on pause early this week, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and possible downpours over parts of the North Island,... Read More

An alert is being issued for the chance of severe thunderstorms later today. The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Coromandel Peninsula,... Read More

Rain is expected this week across New Zealand, bringing some relief, following the high temperatures of last week. The humidity, however, is set to continue... Read More

MetService advises anyone out and about in the sunshine to remain sun smart: slip, slop, slap, and wrap, and make sure you have sufficient fluids to keep... Read More

From doggy treat ice-blocks to animal sun cream, Tauranga SPCA's manager Andrea Crompton has all the tips and tricks to keep your pets safe this summer! As... Read More

With sweltering temperatures set to continue for most New Zealanders on Saturday, it's high time to take advantage of the heat, sun and beach visits. MetService... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with northerlies... Read More

MetService is forecasting high temperatures to endure through the weekend, with warm northwesterlies developing again on Saturday. A warm, moist northwesterly... Read More

Kiwis tucking into bed tonight will find it harder to fall asleep thanks to soaring temperatures, MetService has forecast an 'incredibly warm' and... Read More

Last year was New Zealand's second hottest year on record and among the cloudiest, NIWA has announced today. Globally, last year has been confirmed today... Read More

A temperature of 34.6C in north Canterbury on Monday was the hottest so far this summer, but parts of the country could get even hotter in coming days, NIWA... Read More