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Archives for January 2016

Cyclone Ula – a serious storm, but no serious threat to NZ

Updated Tues AM — Tropical Cyclone Ula is now tracking towards northern New Zealand, but growing high pressure over the…

A weak high and the cyclone – The Big Picture on Tuesday

Tuesday is looking like a mix of sun, cloud and a few showers here and there – while the remnants…

Australia: Tasmanian farmers pressure state to declare drought

Pressure is mounting on the Tasmanian Government to officially declare a drought in the state. The Government in November announced…

South Island farmers still feeling the pinch after recent rain

A lack of supplementary feed is expected to hit farmers hard this winter, adding to the mix of problems already…

Rainwatch for Jan 11th

Mainly dry for many across New Zealand today however there may be a shower or two about mainly for the…

Ula passing – #WeatherRisks and your Main Centre outlook on Monday

Most of the country is looking fairly settled to start the new week, with only the very northern part of…

Monday’s weather outlook

Anticyclonic conditions for New Zealand today, it doesn’t mean clear and sunny skies for all though. The North Island in…

Australia: WA bushfires rage on; bodies found in burnt out houses

Human remains have been found in two burned out houses in the town of Yarloop, south of Perth. It’s believed…

Rainwatch for Jan 10th

There will be some shower activity today but it is mainly restricted to western and southern regions, any shower activity…

NEW POLL: Has summer been what you expected so far?

Summer is probably New Zealand’s most hotly anticipated season – for good or bad – as everybody experiences our traditionally…