Another surge in 40+ degree heat for much of Australia today, while some heat will cross into eastern NZ pushing…
Here are two photos by WeatherWatch.co.nz reader Simon Lewis of the fire burning at West Melton in Canterbury Friday afternoon. – WeatherWatch.co.nz /…
A large scrub fire has broken out in Canterbury’s West Melton this afternoon. Twelve fire appliances and as many as…
The heat wave that has sparked dozens of bush fires in Australia is set to return today with temperatures over…
It seems everyday we talk about an eventful 24 hours and Thursday was one where it delivered some further drama….
A weak front lies over the North Island today and may bring a few showers between Auckland and Taranaki for…
Four houses have been engulfed and destroyed and people are being evacuated as a large fire burns out of control…
The front that has caused torrential rain on the South Island’s West Coast and about the main divide will move…
Temperatures across the southern states of Australia are set to slowly rise today before intense heat returns tomorrow and parts…
A small tornado or severe wind gusts have been reported hitting Kaikoura this morning. Damage has been limited but lifted a…
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The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…
12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…