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Your FAQs: Why is spring so changeable & when will the winds ease?

Some questions and comments WeatherWatch.co.nz has had lately: “When will these strong winds end?” “So much for spring, it’s snowing…

UN push climate change onto international agendas

Some speed dating diplomacy at the United Nations this week.  Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will host a special session on climate…

LATEST POLL: Spring storms – love them or hate them?

We’ve had a fair amount of correspondence from kiwis all over the country in regards to the recent topsy-turvy spring…

Wednesday’s national forecast

West to southwesterly winds flow over New Zealand today, periods of cloud in the west breaking this morning. Mostly sunny…

Concerns over environmental state of Hauraki Gulf

Concerns about the state of the Hauraki Gulf – and the vulnerable coastlines of Auckland Harbour have been highlighted in…

Weather woes continue for Northland farmers

No let-up in the rainfall, for the Northland farmers worst affected by this winter’s severe weather events. The latest round…

Tuesday night’s national forecast

A brisk west to southwest airflow lies over the country tonight, fairly dry across most of the country although there…

Business Profile: Lert Info looks to improve NZ’s disaster warnings

In a potentially life-threatening situation, 10 minutes can cost or save a life. This was the motivation behind the company…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A brisk west to southwesterly airflow lies over the country today, dry for most with only the odd shower affecting…

Weather Video: Stormy start to the week

A stormy spring system is bringing some snow to the South Island, gales to Auckland and heavy showers with hail…

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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…