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Thursday’s national forecast

Mainly high pressure over New Zealand today meaning still more settled weather, it doesn’t mean things are perfect everywhere however….

Under pressure: Situation & outlook for Thursday

High pressure will continue to dominate much of the country’s weather tomorrow, with mostly settled conditions in both islands.A northeasterly…

NEW POLL: Does your property need rain?

With summer finally getting underway, holidaymakers around the country enjoyed the second half of the traditional end of year break…

Skydivers jump from plane as it crashes into Lake Taupo

Updated 1:29pm — All 13 onboard a skydiving plane that crashed into Lake Taupo a short time ago are safe…

Wet spring could cause chip shortage

Supermarkets are keeping a close eye on chip supplies, with a potato shortage threatening to leave shelves bare. Bad spring…

Eastern thunder: Today’s weather risks

It’s looking fairly fine once again for the majority of the country, although it will be wet in parts of…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A south to southwesterly airflow lies over the country today, mainly settled weather continues although expect plenty of cloud along…

Lows and ridges: Wednesday’s situation & outlook

A weak low pressure system is forming over the east of the North Island, while the high in the Tasman…

Australia: 2014 the third hottest year on record: BoM

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that 2014 was Australia’s third-warmest year since national records began in 1910. Australian maximum…

Spate of quakes shake South Island

A spate of strong earthquakes have struck the central South Island this morning. Four quakes measuring between 6.4 and 4.1…

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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…