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200 year flood developing in Tararua district
The Tararua Emergency Management and Civil Defence have activated the Emergency Management Centre (EOC). “A significant amount of rain has…
Highways close as flood waters rise in North Island
The same storm that has caused major flooding across Victoria in Australia is now causing problems here in New Zealand…
Video: Lightning Strike over Taranaki!
WeatherWatch.co.nz reader Craig Armstrong (YouTube user zl2cwa) sent us this great shot of a lightning strike over New Plymouth this morning. If you…
Hail storms hits Tauranga (18 Photos, 2 Maps)
UPDATED Thunder and hail continues to affect northern and western parts of the North Island with a large hail shower hitting…
Rain causes major slips on Waiheke
NZHerald.co.nz: Residents on Waiheke Island yesterday woke to muddy terrain and blocked roads – as dozens of slips occurred after…
Stunning Photos (3): Red sky in the morning…
Not all of us would be awake at 6:44am to see this stunning sight but resident WeatherWatch.co.nz photographic contributor Zelda…
More heavy rain for eastern BOP
The eastern Bay of Plenty is again in the firing line for more heavy rain as yet another low pressure…
Yellow dust pollen problem not pollution
Do not be fooled by the presence of fine yellow pollen in Auckland’s stormwater gutters and waterways. It may look…
Weekend flooding looking less likely
Fears of further flooding this weekend look less likely today as a new rain band develops out in the Tasman Sea….
North Island: Rough weather easing in 24 hours
Blustery winds, heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms have affected those living in the western North Island but conditions are going to ease…but…
