Chris Brandolino
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
A month's rainfall to fall in just days this week
The middle of New Zealand could be in for flooding in the next few days as a new tropical low heads across the Tasman, mixed up with the remnants of Cyclone Debbie. NIWA forecasts some places will get… Audio
Scorcher of a February ahead: NIWA
Chris Brandolino is hoping rain in the east of the North Island will dampen vegetation fires currently burning west of Napier. Audio
Summer weather bomb moves in today
It's not been the best summer, but it's set to get even more grim over the next few days. Audio
Cool Xmas temps for North Island, pearler down South
NIWA's Chris Brandolino forecasts cool weather with a few showers across the North Island, but says it'll be mainly warm and sunny in the South. Audio
Yesterday was a scorcher
It's been a real scorcher, with some of the warmest November temperatures in at least 15 years worth in parts of eastern New Zealand. We talk to Niwa's Chris Brandolino. Audio
Severe weather warning in quake hit parts
A severe weather warning remains in place for parts of the country hit by the earthquakes. In Wellington, some central city streets are shut due to fears the gale force winds could further damage… 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
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.
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