Archives for March 2014
Dry weather won’t slow the economy – Reserve Bank
In one of the economy’s worst kept secrets, the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate from its historic low…
Lusi’s track becoming clearer + Travel FAQs answered
Modelling overnight has again shifted the track of Lusi just a little – potentially moving it further west of Northland…
Friday – Your full national forecast
Your national forecast for NZ this Friday ahead of Lusi. SouthlandCloudy spells with light windsHigh: Around 20Low: 9 or…
Waikato – Drought conditions may lead to official declaration
Parts of the Waikato are as dry or drier than during last year’s severe drought. Extremely dry conditions have emerged…
Lusi’s exact path over New Zealand still quite unclear (+new track map)
Updated 3:55pm — The exact path of Lusi over New Zealand this weekend remains unclear with computer modelling continually shifting…
Severe Tropical Cyclone Lusi now on course towards northern NZ
Updated 12:59pm — Lusi remains a “severe tropical cyclone” this afternoon after reaching the predicted category 3 status overnight according…
Cyclone Lusi could cause more problems in Christchurch
Severe weekend weather from Tropical Cyclone Lusi could cause more trouble for Christchurch residents struggling with last week’s storm clean-up,…
Thursday: Your full nationwide forecast
Another mostly settled day across the country – but two changes. One, easterlies ahead of Cyclone Lusi will slide southwards…
Weather Video: Tropical Cyclone Lusi UPDATE
Tropical Cyclone Lusi continues to intensify as it approaches New Zealand. The storm will weaken once it arrives this weekend…
Lusi strengthening further today – landfall in New Zealand this weekend (+3 maps)
UPDATED 9:53am — Tropical Cyclone Lusi remains a strong Category 2 cyclone this morning and is likely to today reach…
