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Thursday’s national forecast

A northeasterly airflow increases over the country today ahead of a front which moves onto Northland this afternoon then slowly…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A light north to northeasterly airflow lies over the country tonight, isolated showers about some North Island areas clear this…

Weather Video: A tale of two islands

That low pressure system sitting to our west is looking ominous now, especially after the recent heavy rains across much…

Northland rains could have contaminated waterways

Northland residents are being told to stay away from waterways, as they could potentially be contaminated. The Whangarei District Council…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A ridge brings settled conditions to the South Island today, over the North Island conditions are settled too for most…

Tuesday night’s national forecast

A ridge once again brings mainly settled weather to the South Island tonight, southeasterlies ease over the North Island. Mainly…

Asia: Bad weather delays the start of Japan’s dolphin hunting season

The controversial six-month dolphin hunting season has begun in Japan, but bad weather has delayed the slaughter. People from the…

Australia: Crops ‘on a knife edge’ after dry August

A drier than average August in many parts of the country means spring rains will now be critical to ensure…

More rain on the way, but next week looks dry

It’s been a wet couple of days for the North Island but drier weather is moving in for a while……

Tuesday’s national forecast

A ridge brings mainly settled weather to the South Island today, areas of morning cloud in the east however. Breezy…

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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…