Archives for September 2009
8 month long lightning storm a record breaker
A powerful lightning storm in Saturn’s atmosphere that began in mid-January 2009 has become the Solar System’s longest continuously observed…
POLL : Grade NZ’s national weather forecasts
We’re keen to know what you think of New Zealand’s national weather forecasts. Cast your vote below and grade how…
Wednesday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 21 at Kaitaia. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 8 at Milford Sound. Kaitaia : 21 Whangarei…
Weather extremes around NZ today
Incredible early-spring heat continues to spread across northern New Zealand under clear skies and light winds while breezy conditions are fuelling higher temperatures…
Settled weather but not for long
We have about two to three days of settled weather on the way before the next low pressure system impacts…
Tuesday’s Highest Temperatures
Today’s highest temperature was 23 at Gisborne. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 11 at Waiouru. Kaitaia : 21 Whangarei :…
Heat turned down, mysterious haze explained
Heat across the country has been mostly turned down today as the strong nor’west flow is pushed out off land…
PHOTOS: Auckland’s “bizarre” foggy afternoon
Thick sea fog yesterday swept in to Auckland city – a sight that is extremely rare for the city in the…
BLOG : Yesterday’s “Freakish” and “Bizarre” weather
By head weather analyst Philip Duncan It’s not everyday we use the words “freakish” or “bizarre” to describe the weather…and…
High winds claim life, fire near Timaru
A man died metres from his own driveway after his ute was crushed by a falling tree during high winds…
