El Nino
Yarn on the Farm
A visit to the dairy shed to find out about AI and how to keep cows cool during El Nino. Audio
Yarn on the Farm
A visit to the dairy shed to find out about AI and how to keep cows cool during El Nino.
AudioCyclones expected to increase in the Pacific due to El Nino
The number of cyclones in the south Pacific is expected to increase this year because of El Nino. Audio
Extreme weather has lashed the world already this year - and it could be just the start
From blistering heatwaves in southern Europe and Asia to month-long floods in California, extreme weather has swept the world this year and climate scientists warn it may be just a taste of what's to…
Another El Niño could be on its way
An El Niño weather pattern may develop this year, according to a Niwa forecaster, and there's outside chance it could be a strong one.
Nights' Science - World Weather
MetService severe weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum on how a day doesn't go by without some weather... the behaviour of the latest El Nino climate cycle, and last year was the hottest on record -… Audio
El Nino to continue for months - NIWA
The El Nino weather system has passed its peak, but will continue until at least April, according to NIWA
Weather in 2015 - a year of records
Last year was a particularly dry year for New Zealand with many places setting records for high temperatures and sunshine hours. Audio
El Nino forecast to remain strong until March
The current El Nino weather pattern - one of the strongest on record - will continue for at least the next three months, according to Niwa.
Wet weather welcomed by farmers
Farmers in the upper South Island are welcoming the first decent rainfall in months, calling it a great start to the year.
El Nino expected to cause a drop in pasture growth
Farmers in some regions can expect a drop in pasture growth this summer due to the impact from El Niño, Dairy NZ says.
Drought could mean further cuts to rates
There could be further cuts to interest rates if severe drought affects major dairying regions, the Reserve Bank has signalled.
South Island farmers face spectre of worst drought
With fears over the strong El Nino system due to hit this year, farmers in the southern district are battling a severe lack of feed, as they head into a second dry year. Federated Farmers say farm… Audio
El Nino taking grip in Otago
A dry spring means irrigation restrictions are already in place in some areas and irrigators need to work together to conserve water this summer, the Otago Regional Council says.
South Island firefighters prepare for busy summer
South Island firefighters are bracing themselves for a busy summer because the El Nino weather pattern is expected to create ideal conditions for fires. Audio
Pacific running dry even before El Niño bites
Water's running short and crops are failing for more than a million people across the Pacific, and that's even before El Niño delivers the expected long, tough drought season. Audio
Lifeguards prepare for long hot summer, bigger waves, more rips
A predicted strong El Nino summer has lifeguards making preparations for bigger waves, more rips and a long and hot summer bringing more people flocking to the water. Kim Baker Wilson has been at… Audio
The threat El Nino poses to the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands face a major threat from the El Nino weather system - which has previously wiped out up to 50 percent of some marine animal populations. Audio, Gallery
Farmers urged to prepare for El Nino
The government, along with primary industry groups, has released guidelines to help farmers prepare for possible impacts of El Nino weather conditions.
Intense El Nino underway
El Nino looks like being the second most intense since 1950, with soils in many parts of the country drying out over the past fortnight.
