Weather
'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued as temperatures climb
The heat alerts will expand to 14 towns and cities this weekend.
Child among three missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast
Authorities say damaging winds and temperatures up to 46C forecast for Victoria's north will mean any fires burning will be "undefendable".
Hundreds of young cricketers battle heat for annual tournament
The camps have been running since 1979 and Hawke's Bay Cricket Association's boss says scorching heats won't stop it.
Fresh heat alerts as temperatures forecast to hit 38C
Heat alerts have been issued for parts of the country, while others are facing wind and downpours.
What is a pyroCB, a fire-generated thunderstorm?
A fire burning in Victoria, Australia was so fierce it generated its own weather.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
Lastest from MetService as weekend heat warnings issued
Just how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
High heat makes summer the riskiest season for new workers
Summer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction. Brett Murray, chief executive of Site Safe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
Where to expect the heat as temperatures head into the 30s
Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been issued for several centres.
January records could fall as hot spell forecast
MetService said the heat would really ramp up over the weekend, with forecasts indicating 35C to 37C
Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar
Councils are warning locals to get ready as a heatwave looks to blanket parts of the country. Audio
Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebush says hot and dry winds will fan bushfires that are "unpredictable, uncontrollable, and fast moving".
Long range forecast is mostly more heat, more wet
Earth Sciences New Zealand is expecting the rest of summer to remain warm and wet for many regions.
'Real risk': FENZ warns of extreme fire danger as temperatures set to swelter
No open air fires can be lit in Canterbury over the weekend with temperatures rising into the 30s and strong northwesterlies predicted.
2025's hottest spots revealed in another near-record year
It was another near-record year, but some places got more heat than others.
Tips for beating the heat, from town that hit 51C this week
How Australia's "hottest town" survives a summer heatwave.
Warning to swimmers as risk of toxic algae intensifies
Temperatures are set to rise, creating perfect conditions in Hawke's Bay for toxic algae to bloom.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… Audio
Checking in with Nick Grimm
Now, it's hotting up here - with temperatures heading up towards the mid thirties in Hastings tomorrow. But how about 40... and higher? Parts of Australia have had their hottest days in years, with… Audio
