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Wellington landmark hit by lightning (+VIDEO)
It’s not clear what will happen to a Wellington sculpture blasted by lightning this afternoon. The base of the Zephyrometer…
Flood recovery in far north highlights plight of small communities
Community leaders are appealing to the Government to come to the rescue, and help fix deteriorating infrastructure in the north…
Weather Video: Southerly system brings winds
A southerly system is moving northwards with strong winds, hail and more rain and showers – but high pressure is…
Watch as orcas swim in Manukau harbour
Manukau residents had some special visitors on the weekend, when a large pod of orcas came into the harbour. Orca…
POLL: Does NZ’s media overhype our weather?
In recent years New Zealand’s news media industry has gone through some monumental changes. Many reporters have been made redundant,…
Weather Video: Weekend Weather
Text updated 5:37pm Saturday: A frosty Sunday morning is on the cards for much of NZ, but conditions will warm…
Week in Weather: What’s Been Making Headlines this Week
Another topsy turvy weather week, both at home and abroad – as it seems midwinter/midsummer is once again when everything…
Bus carrying 18 kids blown off road
A bus carrying 18 school children left the road, apparently blown off, near Eketahuna this morning as strong winds hammer…
Weather Video: Southerly tracking in
A cold front is coming towards the South Island, due to make landfall late Wednesday. It will be followed by…
July Climate Summary – wet in the north, near normal elsewhere
The latest monthly rainfall and climate data has been released by the government this week, painting an interesting picture depending…
