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NEW POLL: Do you have an emergency supply kit?
We’ve had confirmation this morning that severe Tropical Cyclone Pam is making headway towards the country as a major storm…
Philip Duncan: What happens next with Cyclone Pam after Vanuatu? (+4 maps)
“It was worse than worse case scenario for us all” was part of the message a friend of mine, and…
Vanuatu – Dozens feared dead after Cyclone Pam; NZ Civil Defence urges caution
Dozens of people are feared dead after Cyclone Pam pummelled Vanuatu overnight. There are no official reports of deaths or…
Week in Weather: What’s Been Making Headlines this Week
No prizes for guessing what the majority of our news focus has been this week – the developing situation to…
Weather Video: Which parts of NZ will Cyclone Pam hit?
A rare and very large severe tropical cyclone is this weekend going to clear Vanuatu and head down towards New…
East in the north – Situation & outlook for Saturday
High pressure dominates for the start of your weekend in the South Island, while an east to southeasterly airflow will…
More but less – Weather risks for Friday
After the fireworks of yesterday’s very welcome North Island downpours, we’re heading into a quieter situation overall today, with more…
Frontal system – Situation & outlook for Friday
A front is moving onto the lower South Island tomorrow, before heading northwards before evening – though it will weaken…
Auckland ‘showdown’ over as Kauri saved
The 500-year-old Titirangi kauri tree at the centre of a showdown has been saved by the owners. Pressure has been…
Autumn thunder – Weather risks for Thursday
There are a few weather risks around the country today, particularly related to humid northeasters in the North Island, which…
