Ben Noll
Cyclone season in the Pacific comes to an end
Cyclone season in the Pacific comes to an end. Audio
El Niño officially over
The El Niño weather event which has been dominating our weather for the past year has been declared as officially over - with a La Niña weather pattern looking to take wrest back control. NIWA… Audio
How to plan around weather for your wedding day
After proposing to his girlfriend live on air, NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll decided to combine his two loves - his fiancée Katie & the weather. Ben speaks to Mark. Audio
NIWA forecasters use AI to predict impacts of extreme weather
Forecasters are exploring whether they can use AI to help predict the impacts of extreme weather, right down to a street level. Following Cyclone Gabrielle, NIWA has added five million dollars a year… Audio
Cyclones 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
Unusual drop in temperatures recorded in the Pacific
Unusual drop in temperatures recorded in the Pacific. Audio
Pack a puffer to visit pacific neighbours this year!
It's often a nice way to break up the cold wet months here in Aotearoa, a quick trip to our pacific island neighbours to sun ourselves and escape the rain. But this year it's not necessarily going to… Audio
World Cup to face a wet and windy start
FIFA fans may be disappointed to know the Women's World Cup games face a wet and windy start this week.
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll is warning of heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and potential… Audio
El Niño is on the way
El Niño is on its way, and there are some indications it could cause the Earth's warmest ever year.
NIWA Meterologist Ben Noll spoke with Perlina Lau. Audio
The Week in Detail: Cyclone, Census, China
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: What makes this storm so unique?
Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio
Nasty storm to put a damper on Auckland Anniversary weekend
Those looking to get out-and-about for Auckland Anniversary weekend may want to rethink their plans.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.
The… Audio
High pollen warning for spring, summer
Seasonal allergy sufferers should brace for a bad spring and summer, with lots of pollen expected.
Those with asthma should keep their medication with them at all times.
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll… Audio
Waves and snow affecting travel across NZ
Forecast swells have forced the cancellation of the 11:00am and 2:15pm Interislander sailings from Picton, as well as the 8.30pm from Wellington.
It's a similar story for Bluebridge, the 1.30pm and… Audio
NZ set for warmest winter in history, ocean temperatures high
New Zealand is set for its warmest winter in history with ocean temperatures in the upper north island still in their early twenties.
NIWA says coastal sea temperatures were unusually warm for the… Video, Audio
Near-record hot start to 2022 says NIWA
Ice creams, swims and shade have been our saviours during this scorcher of a summer.
Taumarunui is set to crack 32 degrees C today - a temperature reached several times this month.
Māni Dunlop spoke… Audio
Drought could continue for parts of country
Parts of Aotearoa are heading towards a third consecutive year in drought.
The spring rain may keep some hopeful, but many farmers have had land dry out before their eyes in recent weeks.
RNZ… Audio
Marine heatwave affecting NZ
New Zealand is literally in hot water - coastal sea temperatures around Aotearoa are well above what's normal.
That's according to NIWA, which has reported "marine heatwave" conditions in all… Audio
New Zealand's hydro lakes at lowest levels in 25 years
The dry, mild weather is forecast to continue as the country's hydro lakes reach their lowest levels in 25 years. Audio
South Island on alert for fires as summer starts
Fire and Emergency has moved all of Otago to a restricted fire season as the region rapidly dries out with more hot weather forecast.
North Canterbury remains on low alert - but that's in part thanks… Audio