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Help on the way for storm-hit South Island farmers

Scores of South Island dairy farmers are still struggling with milking, as power supplies remain scarce in the aftermath of…

UPDATE: Thousands without power in Chch – and it could be for days

Christchurch residents could be without power for up to four more days following the storm which is sweeping the country….

Front moves over the North Island today, heavy rain

The apex of this spring storm that has been causing havoc about the country moves over the North Island today,…

Thursday’s national forecast

A westerly airflow covers the country, the main front that brought gale northwesterly winds to Canterbury on Tuesday finally moves…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

The main front associated with this spring storm moves onto the lower North Island this evening then further north overnight….

Australia – NSW firefighters battle against bushfires

Cooler weather and lighter winds helped fire crews gain control of bushfires raging across New South Wales Wednesday as formal…

Video – Gales head north

A fierce front that wreaked havoc in the South Island with strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rain has the North…

Spring storm continues, front moves closer to the North Island

The main front associated with this spring storm makes its way into central New Zealand this afternoon, and then moves…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A strong northwesterly airflow lies over the country today with a front working it’s way into central New Zealand this…

News: Storm slamming South Island now heading north

Lightning strikes have started fires and strong winds have toppled trees, powerlines and torn roofs off houses in Christchurch and…

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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…