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High pressure finally moving towards New Zealand

For those in the lower South Island this will be especially good news after a windy, cold, snowy week –…

Australia: Much needed rain soaks the outback

Rainfall has only just begun over central Australia, yet a series of towns and properties have picked up their best…

PHOTOS (7): Snow falls to low levels across parts of North Island

Updated 11:32pm — The coldest surge of air this week spread north across the North Island Thursday night bringing snow…

Wellington landmark hit by lightning (+VIDEO)

It’s not clear what will happen to a Wellington sculpture blasted by lightning this afternoon. The base of the Zephyrometer…

Auckland: Air NZ flight struck by lightning – lands safely

An Air New Zealand flight was struck by lightning two minutes before it was due to land in Auckland this…

Friday’s national forecast

Strong southwesterlies cover the country again today although they will ease a tad. Showers mainly affecting eastern parts of the…

Thursday night’s national forecast

A strong southwesterly airflow lies over the country tonight with cold temperatures for most. Showery conditions ease for most tonight…

Cold, windy, showery end to week but a high Monday

The final surge of cold air from this weeks southerly airflow pushes across New Zealand over the next two days…

Chch council to decide on flood repair measures

The Christchurch City Council will decide today whether to sign off remaining funds for short term fixes to the city’s…

Flood recovery in far north highlights plight of small communities

Community leaders are appealing to the Government to come to the rescue, and help fix deteriorating infrastructure in the north…

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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…