Forecast
Tips from a top pollen forecaster
If you suffer from hayfever, checking the pollen forecast will likely be a part of your daily ritual - but chances are you've never thought about where those forecasts come from. Back in August… Audio
Forecasting future earthquakes in New Zealand
Mention the words "earthquake" in the same brief as "remediation" and it's enough to strike fear in the hearts of all New Zealanders, particularly those in Christchurch and other earthquake prone… Audio
Our Changing World - Forecasting river flow
Justin Gregory speaks to one of the NIWA scientists working on development of a national river flow forecasting tool. Video, Audio
Weather update -- Erin Cassie at Erewhon Station
Now we're heading to the normally-picturesque Erewhon Station, a high country property nestled right amongst the Southern Alps, to see what's happening there. Leaser holder Erin Cassie is with us for… Audio
Dams half full: Watercare's new boss on Auckland's water woes
Auckland's dams are about to dip under half-way again, with dry skies forecast through to next week. They're a long way from the historical average for this time of year of 76 per cent and inching… Audio
Phillip Duncan: 'Polar blast threat not unusual'
Weatherwatch analyst Phillip Duncan says people shouldn't read too much into reports of a rare stratospheric warming over Antarctica causing havoc with New Zealand weather over the coming days. Audio
MetService: Severe weather coming to South Island
Heavy rain is battering the west of the South Island, with forecast warnings of up to half a metre of rain along parts of the Main Divide. A strong wind warning is also in place for many places across… Audio
Checkpoint weather forecast for 23 January 2018
Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's long and short range weather forecasts Video, Audio
Warm weather in South Island - thank Australia
If you're listening in the South Island be prepared for a 'southern spring sizzle' this week. NIWA is forecasting temperatures to be up to 15 degrees warmer than average in Otago, Southland and… Audio
NIWA: How Wet Are Our Soils?
Our guest this week is NIWA's principal scientist Chris Brandolino who's updating us on soil moisture conditions and what we can expect through to the end of the year. Audio
Porirua to get more accurate weather readings
Porirua mayor Nick Leggett is lauding more accurate weather readings for his city. Audio