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Lightning strikes 2 people in Gisborne
Two people hit by lightning yesterday have survived to describe a flash of heat, a walloping sensation and tingling. Power…
Week in Weather – What’s been Making Headlines this week
It’s been another big weather week, with plenty in the news to keep us all busy as ever in the…
NIWA Confirms: November was drier, hotter
NIWA has this week confirmed what WeatherWatch.co.nz has been forecasting for the past couple of months – that despite some…
Rain brings relief to upper North Island
Heavy rain over the upper North Island has brought relief to farmers and gardeners after the second hottest November on…
Tsunami alert “not taken seriously” in BOP
A false alarm that triggered Whakatane’s tsunami warning system last night has prompted fears residents might ignore a genuine alert….
Aucklanders warned about fire risk
Aucklanders are being warned to take care when lighting fires as the restricted fire season begins today. Principal rural fire…
Week in Weather – What’s been Making Headlines this week
Another week full of international weather events – and some intriguing developments on the home front, too – especially for…
Poll Results – Come on in, the water’s fine…
The results of our latest poll are in – and it seems like Kiwis are itching for swimming season –…
Weather Video: Summer will kick off cooler
Summer officially starts in New Zealand and Australia this Sunday and the weather here in NZ may well be cooler…
Rain clouds rapidly forming over Auckland, Northland
Two regions who want rain the most – Northland and Auckland – are now starting to receive it as a…
