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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…
Full update on Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam – now Cat 5 (+ six maps)
Vanuatu is today in the firing line for Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam, which is now a monster Category 5 storm…
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…
Heavy Rain falls over dry North Island farms
Look away South Islanders in drought zones, the following news might be hard to swallow – but Thursday night rain…
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…
Humid and heavy – Situation & outlook for Thursday
Thursday sees the anticyclone which has dominated our weather continue – with a humid easterly airflow over the South Island….
Weather Video: Cyclone Pam’s track towards NZ
Tropical Cyclone Pam has formed directly north of New Zealand and while it is likely to grow into a severe…
Mixing it up – Situation & outlook for Wednesday
After a very settled and sunny day, things get a little more interesting with a couple of new weather systems…
