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Sunday’s outlook

We managed to see a bit of rain about western Mainland today.  But that was about the extent of the…

Season change controversy isn’t exclusive to NZ

Here in New Zealand, there is always a lot of talk about when the seasons actually change.  Should they occur…

RainWatch

Rain chances for this weekend are still looking pretty poor at this point for most places.  However, the chances are…

Saturday’s weather extremes

New Zealand will see a few chances for rain today.  But those chances will be few and far between and…

Saturday’s national forecast

It will be a generally quiet Saturday for most of New Zealand.  A few showers will be possible about eastern…

Australia: Hottest summer ever on record

It’s been an incredibly hot summer for Australia and the latest stats out prove just how warm it has been….

Fire risk extreme, bans remain or reinstated

Parts of the country continue to see an extreme fire risk and cooler temperatures with moderate rainfalls would alleviate the…

Video: RainWatch – Philip Duncan tracks current rain-makers

Philip Duncan with nzherald.co.nz bring you the latest on New Zealand’s big dry – and just where are the current rain…

Opinion: February school holidays – Are you for real?

What’s all this talk about a possible change to summer holidays? February this year has been particularly sunny for many…

NZ at Noon

A new season has begun and in some cases it appeared a switch may have been flicked overnight but for…

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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…