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The science behind lightning, how it works
If you’ve ever scuffed your socks on carpeting on a dry day and touched metal, or “shocked” someone unexpectedly, you’ve…
Ash cloud latest: Air NZ up, other airlines down
The Chilean volcano’s ash cloud appears to be settled over the country today, and possibly tomorrow, continuing the two weeks…
Ash cloud – Frequently Asked Questions
WeatherWatch.co.nz is fielding questions from New Zealand and Australia with regards to the ash cloud over the two countries. We’ve…
Air NZ’s CEO responds to Ash cloud situation
Message from Air New Zealand’s CEO, Rob Fyfe with regards to the ash cloud and comments from Qantas. WeatherWatch.co.nz firstly…
Weather Video: Ash, then rain, then snow?
Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch.co.nz provides an ash cloud update and describes a new front bringing heavy rain as well as…
Volcanic ash returning to NZ, flights cancelled in OZ
The ash cloud from Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano is set to return to New Zealand tomorrow as flights in Australia…
Kiwis finding Queensland chilly
Many New Zealanders hoping to escape the winter chill on this side of the Tasman are discovering conditions rather cool…
Australia’s cold snap – the latest
The cold snap which hit southeastern states about a week ago has reached the northern tropics hard, nights have been…
Ash latest: Tracking up SI’s east coast
The new ash cloud passing over New Zealand is at a much lower altitude than previous ash plumes reports WeatherWatch.co.nz, as…
Ash cancels Air NZ flights
Air New Zealand’s been forced to cancel some flights tonight due to the Chilean Ash Cloud. As a result of…
