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Forecast Video: Big heat in Aussie & NZ

Another surge in 40+ degree heat for much of Australia today, while some heat will cross into eastern NZ pushing…

Photos (2) – New Canterbury scrub fire

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 /…

Another fire breaks out in Canterbury, 30 firefighters on scene

A large scrub fire has broken out in Canterbury’s West Melton this afternoon. Twelve fire appliances and as many as…

40 degree heat returning to Australia, more heat for NZ

The heat wave that has sparked dozens of bush fires in Australia is set to return today with temperatures over…

Conditions easing for many

It seems everyday we talk about an eventful 24 hours and Thursday was one where it delivered some further drama….

Friday’s national forecast

A weak front lies over the North Island today and may bring a few showers between Auckland and Taranaki for…

Scrub fires destroy Christchurch homes

Four houses have been engulfed and destroyed and people are being evacuated as a large fire burns out of control…

Front moves onto North Island tomorrow but runs out of puff

The front that has caused torrential rain on the South Island’s West Coast and about the main divide will move…

Heat set to return to Oz

Temperatures across the southern states of Australia are set to slowly rise today before intense heat returns tomorrow and parts…

Wild weather keeps on comin’….

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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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…