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Archives for December 2013

Thursday’s national forecast

Much needed rain moves away from the North Island overnight as the low pressure system that has been affecting us…

Climate change “surprises” could be in store

The long, slow process of climate change may trigger “surprise” shifts that could threaten human communities in years or decades,…

The first annual River Awards – who are the big winners?

The Shag River in East Otago has won the Grand Award for most improved at the first ever New Zealand…

Thursday’s national forecast

A humid north to northeasterly airflow lies over the country today. Expect areas of rain about the North Island, heaviest…

Rain brings relief to upper North Island

Heavy rain over the upper North Island has brought relief to farmers and gardeners after the second hottest November on…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A low pressure system west of New Zealand brings a humid airflow over the country tonight. Expect rain for the…

Weather Video: Hot weather moving in

Eastern and inland areas of both islands may be about to heat up significantly as a nor’west flow moves in…

Another rain maker flirts with the North, heats builds in the South

Last week a low with sub-tropical connections brought areas of torrential rain – while other parts of the same region…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A low pressure system west of the North Island brings cloudy skies to the north today, areas of rain or…

Pockets of rain & high temps this week

Summer may have spluttered into gear on Sunday for some people but make no mistake hotter weather is moving in…