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PHOTOS: Parts of the South Island blanketed in snow again

Parts of the South Island have again received a dumping of snow this week, while areas further north have been…

NEW POLL: Have you been affected by severe weather this year?

6 months in this year and we’ve already had our fair share of rough weather – with drought, gales, floods…

Photo Competition: Brighten up New Zealand’s darkest day!

The shortest day of year – the day with the least amount of available sunlight – was Monday.  Precisely at…

Wanganui wakes to worst flood on record

Wanganui residents are waking up to the city’s biggest flood in recorded history. About 200 people have been evacuated form…

Whanganui River bursts its banks (+VIDEO)

The Whanganui River has burst its banks, and the public are being warned to stay away from the river. Wanganui…

Sunday’s national forecast

Upper North Island Mostly cloudy with the odd sunny spell, there could be a shower or two about also otherwise…

PHOTOS (10): Civil Defence emergency as flooding hits the North Island

A civil defence emergency has been declared in Wanganui. Waitotara township has been advised to evacuated this evening due to…

Significant flooding across lower North Island – detailed update

The Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and other areas of the lower North Island have been hit by severe weather overnight and…

POLL RESULTS: 60% of New Zealanders oppose live sheep export

WeatherWatch.co.nz has always covered more than just weather – and with so many New Zealanders connected to the rural world…

Motorists urged to avoid highways as flood waters move in

Motorists have been urged to avoid travelling along rural highways in Manawatu and Whanganui unless it is essential, as heavy…

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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!

WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…

Latest: Gabrielle approaches NZ (+25 Maps)

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…

Cyclone Gabrielle strengthening as it slowly passes Great Barrier Island (20+ maps)

12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…