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Think this is a bad summer in the north? 26 years ago Cyclones Fergus & Drena hit
This day 26 years ago the North Island was preparing for ex-tropical cyclone Drena, a major storm that caused significant…
Monday’s national forecast – Showers in the north
A southeasterly airflow lies over the North Island today bringing showers in the east and north, a ridge of high…
Sunday Forecast – Showery in the North, Settled in the South
Are summer conditions returning to New Zealand on Sunday? Not quite for all. It’ll be a tale of two halves…
First cyclone of 2023 forms. North Islanders to have more severe weather this week, then improves
Story written on Saturday, since then the tropical depression has been named Tropical Cyclone Hale. The remnants of a tropical…
Saturday’s national forecast – More unsettled weather
A humid airmass still lies over the North Island today meanwhile expect cooler southerlies further south. More rain or showers…
Friday’s forecast – Heavy rain & thunderstorms, but easing for many others
Various fronts and troughs lie over New Zealand today bringing showers or rain to most regions, heavy falls and possible…
Thursday’s national forecast – Northeast airflow brings in the rain
A northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, lying between a large high out to our east and low pressure…
Why is New Zealand’s weather so unsettled this summer? Location, location, location.
We’re being flooded – pun intended – with questions about why there’s so much rain and wind when it’s supposed…
11 Maps: NZ’s Camping weather to Monday – We track wind & rain
There’s a lot of weather to talk about at the moment and that’s impacting holiday plans for many. Here are…
What NZ’s earthquake fault lines and our weather have in common
From our Education Page — There is a strong connection between the weather and major fault lines, but it may…
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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…
