Archives for November 2011
Australia to create world’s largest marine reserve
The Australian government has announced plans to establish the world’s largest protected marine area in the Coral Sea. The proposed…
Sunday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 31 at Hanmer Springs. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 14 at Haast. Kaitaia : 22 Whangarei…
Winds finally ease across the country today but return tomorrow
Sick of the wind? Well here’s a breather for you. With the exception of Cook Strait, coastal Southland and around…
Firebug sets string of fires in Kaipara
A firebug has been at work in the Kaipara District, setting a string of scrub fires along State Highway 12….
Saturday’s highs
Today’s highest temperature was 25 at Whakatane. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 12 at Gore. Kaitaia : 19 Whangarei :…
Election: Weather conditions improving for most
All severe weather warnings for land have now been lifted by the government forecaster but blustery conditions remain in a…
Gales cause damage in lower South Island, gusty winds elsewhere
Damaging gales have blasted coastal Otago and Southland while blustery winds have been experienced in almost every other region overnight….
Deadly new floods wreak havoc in Thailand
Flooding ravaged parts of southern Thailand yesterday, with residents there joining their countrymen in Bangkok and beyond struggling with the…
Election: Are we really gagged from talking about the weather?!
A story in The Press today has caused a little confusion about what weather forecasters and the news media can…
Election Day – rules for us and for you
WeatherWatch.co.nz will be closely monitoring all comments here and on our Facebook and Twitter pages up until 7pm, to ensure…
