Archives for June 2013
Auckland lightning strikes lead to injury and damage
One person was injured when lightning hit a tree in Auckland Thursday evening, knocking it over and into two houses….
Wellington battered by fierce storm
UPDATED 12:19am — Wellington is being battered by a fierce storm, with material being turned into “missiles” by the strong wind…
Video: Phil Duncan with the latest on the storm
Heavy snow is now falling through central parts of the South Island and the snow level will continue to fall…
FAQ’s about the Winter Storm
Updated 2:23pm Thurs — Our winter storm has begun but we’ve still got until Saturday morning to go. There are…
Thursday night’s national forecast
A cold southerly airflow lies over the country tonight. Snow to low levels, possible sea level at times in the…
Snow storm provides crucial information for scientists
While South Islanders are being warned to stay at home and prepare for the biggest storm predicted since 1992, NIWA…
The wintry blast has begun…48 hours to go
The cold blast has already started to work its way up the lower South Island and will today head north. …
Thursday’s national forecast
The antarctic door well and truly opens up to the south and east of the South Island today. Heavy rain…
Photos from Scott Base, where our wintry blast originated!
This week WeatherWatch.co.nz reported that the cold blast over New Zealand was originating from Antarctica – in fact from Scott…
Photos (3): Tornado south of Hamilton
Updated – new photos – A tornado has been seen in the Waikato community of Paterangi, just south of Hamilton…
