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Weekend weather – cold snap continues
The cold, rough weather hitting some parts of the country today will continue into the weekend proper, bringing rain and…
Govt forecast models agree with WeatherWatch – October is looking settled (after this week)
Each month we release a 30 day forecast, looking at the current satellite images and projecting what the month might…
Rain and wind sticking around
Today’s unsettled weather pattern is looking like sticking around for a couple of days, as we’re predicting the west to…
Goodbye clear skies – a front’s on the way
The front currently rumbling slowly towards us from the Tasman Sea is about to make landfall – and should hit…
Wellington Town Belt Bill passes muster
Wellington City councillors are trumpeting the acceptance of the Town Belt Bill as a historic day for the capital. The…
Gone fishing – Rotorua lakes now ‘open season’ for enthusiasts
After a peaceful winter, the Rotorua lakes will be heaving with fishermen today. Trout fishing season is officially underway and…
Clear overhead – but a spring surprise in store
The weather will remain fairly settled for today, before turning slightly towards the end of the week – once again,…
Tropic Thunder: WeatherWatch’s October outlook
It’s the start of a new month, and as such we take a moment to assess how we did prediction…
Protest group marches against deep-sea drilling
A hikoi protesting against deep sea oil drilling in New Zealand has arrived in Auckland. They’ve walked from Cape Reinga,…
Hauraki Gulf residents seek greater conservation role
Residents of The Hauraki Gulf are seeking a greater role in deciding how the area can protected for generations to…
