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Archives for June 2016

Wednesday’s national forecast

A northerly airflow lies over the country today, a front passes off to the east of the South Island around…

Rain and drizzle stick around – The Big Picture on Wednesday

This week is set to break some temperature records, as warm tropical air is funneled down over the country over…

Weather Video: Two big lows, the sub-tropics & the shortest day

It’s a mild and floral Winter Solstice this year – with high temperatures and flowers in full bloom in some…

That’s right, the days are about to get longer now – but colder

Last night was the longest night of the year – today is the shortest day (although tonight is basically equally…

“Punch hole” cloud seen over Auckland

Auckland’s western sky at sunset is no stranger to spectacular clouds. Between the sun setting to the west and various…

Is the shortest day of the year about to break records?

Weather watchers were anticipating potentially record-breaking temperatures across the country today, the shortest day of the year. National Institute of…

Winter starts (again) today – we explain why there are 2 starts to each season

UPDATED — We just had the longest night of the year – now we have the shortest day. This year…

Windy and wet – Your Weather Highlights for the next 3 days

A high pressure system which sits over the country will hold off a large rain bearing system moving in slowly…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A north to northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, meanwhile a front moves in from the Tasman Sea crossing…

Cloud, drizzle and rain – The Big Picture on Tuesday

A north to northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand on Tuesday, while a front moves in from the west in…