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Saturday’s national forecast

A resonably sized low pressure system moves over the South Island today from west to east, associated with it is…

Large and low: Situation & outlook for Saturday

After today’s fireworks, a large low pressure system sits in charge tomorrow, moving from west to east across the South…

Delta jet skids off New York runway, stops metres from frigid waters

A Delta airplane slid off a runway late Thursday morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, its nose busting through a…

UPDATE: Flooding causes probems on South Island roads

UPDATE: 4:20 pm Severe weather has forced Nelson police to close some of the city’s roads. Atawhai Drive has been…

Water access disputes in drought-stricken Canterbury

Drought-stricken farmers have been turned away, after seeking permission to take their stock directly into Canterbury waterways for a drink. …

Wet and dry – Weather risks for Friday

The rainmakers are here – and it’s looking like a burst of shower activity across both islands over the next…

Friday’s national forecast

A vigorous front moves over the South Island this morning then onto the North Island this afternoon, it does weaken…

Weather Video: Rain update

We’ve got our eyes on a number of developing weather systems around the country right now – starting tomorrow with…

Rainmakers on the way – which regions will benefit?

The weather outlook for the next week or so is getting interesting – we’re tracking several potential rainmaking systems heading…

Weather risks for Thursday and the place to be

The situation in general looks calm and settled today – with warm, dry weather dominating the landscape ahead of a…

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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…