Chris Brandolino
Cold snap set to hit South Island
A cold snap is moving up the country beginning with some snow on the Lewis and Arthur's Passes in the South Island.
Following on from that, showers are expected to develop across the West Coast and… Audio
Forecaster on October's polar blast
The country has well and truly moved into a second surge of cold air in an unusual spring cold snap.
Snow has fallen in some areas of the South Island and some coastal areas have received a dusting… Audio
Chance of spring snow for Te Waipounamu
Parts of Te Waipounamu could be hit by a rare spring snowfall this week as an icy front from Antarctica moves up the country.
Snow could fall to sea level in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula on… Audio
Heavy rain watches in place for parts of the north island
The school holidays are off to a soggy start in the parts of the north with teeth-chattering temperatures predicted over the coming days in the south, Auckland's under a heavy rain watch and could get… Video, Audio
Weather update with NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino
It's a wet day for Aotearoa with heavy rain expected to bucket down over the west of the country today. Metservice says that wet front will be slow moving over the North Island tomorrow and Wednesday… Audio
Third straight La Niña for Australia, NZ
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has declared a third straight La Niña.
That follows in the footsteps of New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research which has signalled… Audio
Niwa meteorologist on huge rainfall - more in the forecast
A red severe rain warning is still in force for Nelson; and there are several other rain warnings throughout the country.
Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Māni Dunlop about the forecast… Audio
Nelson update: Moderate rain continues, expected to get heavier
More than 220 homes near the Maitai River were evacuated yesterday as the river surged, and ten more in the Tahunanui Hills joined them overnight because of a slip.
The mayor, Rachel Reese, told… Audio
Meterologist on rainfall in South Island overnight
Nelson and the West Coast are in states of emergency this morning after hundreds of millilitres of rain fell overnight.
Swollen rivers have seen hundreds of people evacuate their homes.
NIWA… Audio
NIWA on rain making its way to the South Island
Hokitika had already had 22 millimetres of rain between midnight and 6am, with much more on the way.
There's a red warning in place for the West Coast due to the threat from rain.
NIWA meteorologist… Audio
Another week of wild weather for Aotearoa
It's another week of wild weather for Aotearoa.
It's a windy morning for Auckland and Northland who are also getting a dumping of rain - as is most of the country.
NIWA Meteorologist Chris… Audio
Warmer than average temperatures predicted for July
The weather this month is likely to be warmer than average, right across the country.
Any cold snaps are expected to be short only, and rainfall should also be normal.
NIWA meteorologist Chris… Audio
Wind, rain and hail forecast for the North Island
More heavy rain and potentially large hail is likely for western and northern regions, and strong squally wind gusts could also hit 130 kilometres per hour as a slow-moving winter storm hits much of… Audio
Winter blast set to hit NZ
A wintry blast will hit the country today bringing with it rain, gales and possibly snow. Orange warnings for heavy rain are in place for parts of the Bay of Plenty, Westland and Fiordland.
Snowfall… Audio
Former cyclone Fili headed to North Island
Former cyclone Fili will today bring heavy rain and strong winds to Te-Ika-a-Maui - the North Island.
NIWA meterologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Susie Ferguson about the latest forecast and weather… Audio
Wild weather causes chaos in Auckland and Northland
NIWA's meteorologist Chris Brandolino talks to Jesse about what caused the extreme rainfall and lightning strikes. Audio
Climate change: Past seven years hottest on record
The past seven years have been the hottest on record, that's according to new EU data.
Last year was the fifth warmest year ever - while extreme weather such heatwaves and floods caused chaos, and… Audio
Christmas weather: What to expect on the big day
Barbecues, swimming, a good backyard bash, that's certainly the ideal Kirihimete in New Zealand.
But will the weather join the celebration?
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Susie… Audio
Summer Weather Outlook
Chris Brandolino, principal scientist in NIWA's forcasting team looks ahead to the summer. Will we get one? Audio
Wet and blustery day for Te Waipounamu
South Islanders are in for a wet and blustery day, with heavy rain and strong-wind warnings in place for much of Te Waipounamu.
Torrential rain could cause surface flooding and slips, while severe… Audio
