Weather
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Sources say some jets may need hardware changes, during one of the busiest travel weeks internationally.
Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions
Earth Sciences New Zealand has identified areas where soils are severely drier than normal in Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, North Otago, South Canterbury and North Canterbury.
Scorching days ahead as parts of country hit 33C
Auckland today will be slightly cooler with high of 25°C. Video, Audio
Record heat and humidity hits country
Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record
Many parts of the country have exceeded 30 degrees celsius on Thursday.
Tens of thousands without power as outages plague NSW residents
As of Thursday morning, 63,000 properties around the Australia state were experiencing outages.
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Heat alerts canned, orange heavy rain warnings issued
It comes as the east of the South Island prepares for a hot day with temperatures predicted to reach the high 20s in some areas.
Weather change ahead as heavy rain warnings issued
Heat alerts have been replaced with heavy rain warnings. John Law, a meteorologist at Metservice spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Australia's east to get extreme weather with heat, winds and catastrophic fire danger
The weather across NSW represents a nightmare for fire authorities, thanks to baking heat, strong winds, low humidity and drying soils.
Heat alerts possible as temperatures begin to soar
Heat alerts are normally available from December through to February but conditions meant monitoring had started earlier this year.
Warm and muggy weather making a strong comeback this week
MetService is forecasting rising temperatures for most areas and wet conditions for the South Island.
Kiwi in Darwin recovering from 'very stormy night' after Fina
Laurent Marsch has been hunkering down in his apartment, as the cyclone leaves the city with significant damage.
Fina leaves trail of destruction through Darwin, as cyclone powers west
Fina battered Darwin with the worst winds since the deadly Cyclone Tracy, tearing down powerlines, trees and damaging buildings.
Tropical Cyclone Fina brings 205km/h to Australia's north, now category 3
Australia is bracing as Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system and its winds have begun to be felt in Darwin.
Cyclone warning for Darwin as Fina approaches Australia
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has declared a cyclone warning for Darwin.
Christchurch leads the way as summer arrives early
While there was wet weather in parts of the country on Friday, forecasters say things should clear up for most at the weekend.
Thousands of insurance claims lodged due to wild weather
A wind storm on 23 October cut power to tens of thousands of homes, tore off roofs and downed trees and fences.
'Spontaneous waterfall' and rockfall on Coromandel highway
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its flood room protocols as the region prepares for a downpour.
Bay of Plenty on alert for possible flooding
The regional council now has its flood monitoring protocols in place as it prepares for up to 110mm of rain in the region.
