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Wildfire threatens 4000 Californian homes

It’s already torched more than 55 square kms — and the massive mountain fire in southern California is nowhere near…

5.7 quake rocks Wellington, Central NZ

A strong earthquake has hit New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.  The quake, which struck just after 9am, measured 5.7 according to…

Friday’s national forecast

Anticyclonic weather is mostly in control today however there is plenty of cloud about. Then sunniest weather looks to be…

Thursday night’s national forecast

An anticyclone covers much of the country tonight with a front weakening over the South Island, there is plenty of…

Weather Video: Warmer weather pushing in

Warmer weather conditions are greeting some New Zealander’s at the moment as the wind flow changes from southerlies to westerlies….

‘Gloom’ affects Auckland

A high may be covering most of the North Island but those in Auckland – and many other western areas –…

Australia: Cold snap to bring snow

Fresh snow is on the way as a strong cold front moves through the Alps late in the week and…

Global air pollution killing over 2 million annually, study

More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new…

Thursday’s national forecast

An anticyclone is in control today with a gentel westerly airflow over the South Island. Expect cloudy skies for most…

Antarctic marine reserve plan blocked by Russia

A New Zealand-led plan to create the largest marine reserve in the world in Antarctica has been blocked by Russia….

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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…