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Friday’s national forecast

A ridge sits over the North Island today while a northwesterly airflow builds over the South Island, still mainly settled…

Philip Duncan: El Nino – what is it & will it even happen?

Most Commented On Story — For the past 18 months global and local climate scientists have been calling for a…

More calm heading into the long weekend on Friday

Friday’s weather is looking mainly settled as it was through Thursday, though there is a twist ahead of a liquorice…

Thursday’s Weather Video – Welcome change for the north

While today has been a nice respite from the recent rains, it’s not going to last for long! We have…

India: 800 people dead; roads melting in 48 degree heatwave (+VIDEO)

At least 800 people have died in a major heatwave that has swept across India, melting roads in New Delhi…

Aviation – Air France flight has near miss with volcano (+VIDEO)

An Air France passenger jet had a near miss with an active volcano in Africa earlier this month, according to…

PHOTO SPECIAL – Check out these amazing pictures from the swell in Wellington

The big Southern Ocean storm we saw impacting our weather this week had some pretty spectacular effects in the capital…

Sub zero temps in both islands – #WeatherRisks on Thursday

As far as weather risks go, today is looking clear of pretty much everything – with one exception. Right now,…

Thursday’s national forecast

A mainly settled and sunny day across most of New Zealand today thanks to a high pressure system. Northland, Auckland,…

Thursday looking sunny and clear

After a rough start to the week, Thursday will continue in much the same vein as Wednesday – only more…

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