Chris Brandolino
Cyclone Gita leaves devastation across Pacific
A massive clean up is underway across Samoa and American Samoa after they bore the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Gita at the weekend. A disaster was declared in Samoa, more than 200 people sought… Audio
Weather: Heavy rain, wind as ex-cylcone Fehi hits
The extreme weather continues this week - but while some parts of the country are still sweltering , heavy rain and winds are on the way. Chris Brandolino from NIWA joins Guyon Espiner to explain… Audio
Summer scorcher: Weekend is the 'real heat, the apex'
Sweltering temperatures will build this week and look likely to break weather records by the end of January. Video
Weather: Hot NZ temperatures to rise further
The hot weather around the country is expected to get even hotter still. Temperatures are expected to exceed 30degC from Wairoa in the North Island all the way down to Alexandra in the South Island… Audio
Invercargill heading for hottest January on record
Parts of the country are due for their hottest January on record, NIWA scientist Chris Brandolino tells John Campbell. Beach-goers are welcoming the warmer weather but are conscious about the wider… Video, Audio
Wild Weather to hit The North Island
Civil defence in Coromandel is warning holiday makers in the region to prepare to be cut off as heavy rain closes in on the North Island Coastal areas will be most affected and authorities are pulling… Audio
Summer weather
You'll have noticed it's cold - that southerly will be whipping round your legs if you've been out on the hills taking the dog for a walk. The cold snap has sent temperatures plummet to as low as one… Audio
Weather: Will there be relief from summer scorcher?
It's been a summer sorcher for most of New Zealand with temperatures soaring throughout the country. Water levels have dropped significantly across the country and Tauranga is the latest city to… Audio
Hot, muggy summer predicted across the country
A hot, sticky summer's on the cards, according to the latest long term forecast from NIWA. It'll be hotter than average - but wetter too. Audio
Weather: Election day a warm one
There are plenty of predictions being made ahead of Election Day tomorrow. So what's the one for the weather? NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says a heatwave in New South Wales will send some… Audio
Hurricane Erma forces mandatory evacuations and grows in size
The US and the Caribbean is being battered by Hurricane Irma after it was upgraded to a category five storm making it extremely dangerous. Audio
More bad weather ahead
NIWA meterologist Chris Brandolino says another winter storm is heading for New Zealand. Audio
'The worst is yet to come' as storm wallops centre of country
The worst is yet to come as the winter storm wallops the centre of the country. Wild winds and heavy rain are lashing from Wellington north, closing roads, cutting power and making travel difficult. Audio
Rain, gales and snow on the way
Chris Brandolino from NIWA explains what is to come as winter plans a fresh assault on the country after the shortest day. Audio
Southwesterly bringing massive waves eases off
Massive waves hitting the east coast of the North Island over the weekend are easing after fears that sea walls along the coastline could be breached. Audio
BoP, Coromandel lashed by cyclone
Principal Scientist for NIWA Chris Brandolino says Cyclone Cook is just off the coast of Whakatane, as Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel are struck by heavy rain. Audio
NIWA warns storm will bring destructive wind and heavy rain
Torrential rain and potential destructive winds of up to 150 kilometres an hour will arrive in the north today. States of emergency are already in place in Bay of Plenty and Thames-Coromandel, and… Audio
Bay of Plenty in state of emergency, bracing for intense rain
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says we're going to see a repeat of last week's rainfall and can expect flooding and slips across the North Island and upper South Island. Audio
Favourite album - Legend by Bob Marley
NIWA weather forecaster, Chris Brandolino talks Bob Marley and rain! Audio
North Island braces for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
What's coming next? NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino updates us on the latest weather forecasts. Audio
