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Severe weather risk for Auckland
A band of rain is moving in towards the Auckland region from the Tasman Sea this evening and has the…
Mega Wairarapa wind farm given consents
Genesis Energy has secured resource consents for what would be the largest wind farm in New Zealand, a 286-turbine development…
50 years since Kaimai crash killed 23
Exactly 50 years after 23 passengers and crew members died when their plane crashed into the Kaimai Range, family members…
Another Thursday sub-tropical low
Last Thursday a fairly weak low passed just north of Cape Reinga bringing some heavy rain to Northland – but only…
Sub-tropical low to brush Far North
A low is deepening in the western Tasman Sea near Sydney and will affect northern New Zealand as it passes by to…
Auckland beach pollution a mystery
Scientists analysing west coast water data to understand serious contamination issues. Scientists are trying to solve the mystery cause of…
Wellington’s hurricane force storm in 15 PHOTOS
WeatherWatch.co.nz regular Christine Johnson braved Wellington’s elements on Friday to capture these great shots – thanks Chris! You can see descriptions…
Auckland lightning strikes lead to injury and damage
One person was injured when lightning hit a tree in Auckland Thursday evening, knocking it over and into two houses….
Wellington battered by fierce storm
UPDATED 12:19am — Wellington is being battered by a fierce storm, with material being turned into “missiles” by the strong wind…
Video: Possible tornado hits Port Waikato
Squally conditions may have produced a small tornado this morning in Port Waikato. Video courtesy nzherald.co.nz
