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More afternoon heat-showers & thunderstorms today

WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters continue to monitor potential thunderstorm activity across the country today as hot, humid and calm conditions remain in…

Sunday’s national forecast

Upper North Island Mostly sunny with light winds, afternoon sea breezes with some cloud developing after midday. Isolated showers for…

Rather nice summers evening

Yes this evening is looking rather nice, there may be some breeze to contend with in Wellington and Christchurch but…

Poll Results: Split the difference

Well the results of our latest poll are in, and it’s a pretty even split – between those who’ve had…

Summer’s first heatwave to sting Australia

Temperatures are soaring in Western Australia and this hot air mass will make its way east next week. Perth started…

Week in Weather – What’s been Making Headlines this week

It’s been another big weather week, with plenty in the news to keep us all busy as ever in the…

Saturday’s national forecast

Generally settled and sunny across the country today, afternoon sea breezes for many. About inland parts of the North Island…

Weekend Weather Video: A few showers about

This weekend looks fairly settled but a few showers will continue to pop up here and there across both islands….

Opinion: Kiwi Christmas versus a Snowy Christmas

I have been lucky enough to experience two northern hemisphere Christmases in my lifetime.  Once in London, in the 80s,…

Friday night’s national forecast

Not much wind about tonight due to widely spaced isobars, Marlborough and Wellington see a gusty north to northwesterly airflow…

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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…