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Govt forecast models agree with WeatherWatch – October is looking settled (after this week)

Each month we release a 30 day forecast, looking at the current satellite images and projecting what the month might…

VIDEO: Amazing drone footage of Iceland volcano

Eric Cheng captured some amazing video or an eruption at the Bardabunga volcanic system in Iceland using a drone. They…

Public discussion over Waimakariri River dump

Those lobbying against the dumping of waste into the Waimakariri River will have a chance to speak at the second…

Rain and wind sticking around

Today’s unsettled weather pattern is looking like sticking around for a couple of days, as we’re predicting the west to…

Thursday’s national forecast

A front moves onto western New Zealand today from the Tasman Sea bringing rain to the West Coast of the…

Goodbye clear skies – a front’s on the way

The front currently rumbling slowly towards us from the Tasman Sea is about to make landfall – and should hit…

Wellington Town Belt Bill passes muster

Wellington City councillors are trumpeting the acceptance of the Town Belt Bill as a historic day for the capital. The…

Gone fishing – Rotorua lakes now ‘open season’ for enthusiasts

After a peaceful winter, the Rotorua lakes will be heaving with fishermen today. Trout fishing season is officially underway and…

Clear overhead – but a spring surprise in store

The weather will remain fairly settled for today, before turning slightly towards the end of the week – once again,…

Wednesday’s national forecast

South to southwesterly winds lie over the North Island today, mostly sunny for many regions although the east is still…

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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…