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UPDATE: Russian meteor blast injures at least 1,000 people

Early this morning New Zealand time, Asteroid 2012 DA14 has made its closest approach to Earth, at about 17,200 miles…

Saturday’s national forecast

High pressure centred over the Tasman today will keep most of the country dry with just a few exceptions. Upper…

Video: High pressure system on way

A very big high pressure system is on the way for the next week, ending the cooler south west flow…

Near miss asteroid visible in NZ skies this morning

An asteroid which is to hurtle close to the Earth Saturday morning may experience a seismic jolt as it passes…

Russian meteorite injures 500, damages buildings in 6 cities (+Video)

Updated 10:06pm:  RT reporting meteorite has caused 500 injuries, mostly minor from breaking glass. At least people critically injured.  Buildings…

Today’s top temps

Everyday this week the North Island has seen maximum temperatures in the 20s and it was Kawerau with the national…

Climate change sees farmers involved

Whether it’s global warming, extreme weather or climate change it has those on the land discussing what to do on…

Subtropical low brings risk of rain next week

It’s in the early stages but there are indicators that we may have a visitor from the subtropics all going…

Our weekend weather & cricket conditions

Friday and the weekend are looking mostly on the settled side with just the odd blemish blotting the copybook. Some…

Friday’s national forecast

A front scoots past the lower South Island today delivering a period of showers. Dry for most other places with…

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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…