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Opinion: Just when exactly was the “great storm”?!

When it comes to the weather it often comes down to your personal experiences rather than the facts when we…

Friday night’s national forecast

High pressure covers much of the country overnight bringing settled but cloudy weather for some. Daytime heating however has produced…

Japan – video special: Volcano creates new island

A volcanic eruption has created a new island in the ocean south of Tokyo, according to the Japanese coast guard…

Friday’s national forecast

High pressure covers much of New Zealand today bringing mainly settled weather, there is plenty of cloud about the east…

Thursday night’s national forecast

High pressure covers most of the country tonight with a low to the north of New Zealand and a weaking…

Photo Special: Check out this panorama of the disaster ravaged Philippines

 A dozen body bags line the street in Tacloban — one of the towns hardest hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan…

Chaos in UN climate talks as countries walk out of meetings

An old rift between rich and poor has reopened in UN climate talks as developing countries look for ways to…

Summer may kick off wet & windy

The official start to summer in New Zealand and Australia is now just 10 days away and the forecast at…

Thursday’s national forecast

An easterly airflow lies over the upper North Island today bringing in cloudy periods and the odd shower. Generally sunny…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A ridge is losing its grip over the country but hangs on for one more night meaning things are still…

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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…