El Nino
Tasman already feeling the heat
El Nino is already starting to bite in the South Island, wDennis Bush King is the Environment and Planning Manager for the Tasman District Council. Water restrictions are being considered in the… Audio
Increasing signs El Nino cycle will hit primary producers
There are signs the current El Nino cycle is starting to affect the agricultural sector, although it's likely to be a few months more before it's clear whether it brings drought to key farming… Audio
Heavy downpours more likely to worsen water quality on beaches
Heavy downpours are more likely to worsen water quality and cause sickness on Auckland's beaches, rather than the prospect of El Nino weather and a swelling population. Audio
El Nino weather system hits
It's only just October and on the east coast in the last few days its been in the high 20's, Kaikoura is forcast to reach 31 today. Weather Commentator Richard Green is with us. Audio
Warning Super El Nino to bring suffering to millions in Pacific
Oxfam has issued a dire warning about risks to lives and livelihoods across the Pacific from the Super El Nino which has already brought drought and severe heat to Papua New Guinea. Audio
El Nino 'bad for farmers, great for grapes'
Pastoral farmers may be dreading a dry summer brought on by the intense El Nino, but winemakers are looking forward to it.
El Nino likely to bring more misery to North Canterbury farmers
North Canterbury farmers still dealing with a drought are bracing themselves for more misery thanks to a forecast El Nino weather pattern between now and April next year. Audio
Farmers fear return to 'desert' conditions
A farmer in the heart of the North Canterbury drought says a prolonged dry spell brought on by El Niño will put already struggling farmers in dire straits.
El Nino getting ready to strike
The forecast mild winter could yet turn into a colder than normal one with an El Nino getting ready to strike. Audio