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Huge rescue operation underway in Otago’s high country

A massive rescue operation is under way in Otago’s high country, where thousands of sheep and cattle are stranded in…

This week: Some showers west but sunny east

As our large winter storm finally clears New Zealand it leaves behind a cool south westerly flow that promises more…

Monday’s national forecast

A cold south to southwest airflow lies over the country today. Some places will wake up to a frosty start…

Sunday night’s national forecast

A cold south to southwest airflow lies over the country tonight. Where skies are clear and winds drop out especially…

Wellington’s hurricane force storm in 15 PHOTOS

WeatherWatch.co.nz regular Christine Johnson braved Wellington’s elements on Friday to capture these great shots – thanks Chris! You can see descriptions…

Some warmth heading our way

Surprisingly, winter is on track to be warmer than average although experts will not rule out more bitter icy blasts….

Calgary: Floods start to recede, city shutdown for days ahead

Calgary’s downtown core will likely remain closed until at least mid-week as much of the flood-ravaged city remains under water….

WeatherWatch, MetService, agree about storm language

It was a “once-in-50-year storm”, it was “the most snow in a generation”, it was the “strongest wind for years”….

Sunday’s national forecast

Many places today will see the sun again following days of snow, rain or cloud.  As our big storm finally…

Canada – Up to 100,000 face evacuation, 2 dead

Two people have died in the flooding in southern Alberta, Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Friday. The bodies…

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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…