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Phil’s Weekly Column – US politicians use weather to attack opponents

We’re used to hearing politicians worldwide say whatever it takes to win a vote – and these past two weeks…

Update on heavy rain threat

Rain continues to make its way across the Tasman early this afternoon.  Central New Zealand is already experiencing some of…

Severe gales target central NZ

A typical spring weather pattern continues to unsettle the weather across New Zealand for this weekend. The strongest wind today…

Saturday’s national forecast

A wet and windy weekend is expected for New Zealand.  Several spring fronts will bring heavy rain and strong winds…

Sceptics lose fight against NIWA temperature data

A group of global warming sceptics has lost a bid to have temperatures collected by the National Institute of Water…

Weather extremes this weekend

This weekend will produce heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of thunderstorms. The strong winds are likely as one…

Windy, warm, weekend on the way

Gale force winds and blustery conditions from the westerly quarter will dominate New Zealand’s weather this weekend predicts WeatherWatch.co.nz. A strong, warm, spring…

Kiwis blasé over sun’s deadly rays

New Zealand has the highest melanoma rate in the world, yet fewer than one in 10 men wear sunscreen every…

Where is the wind blowing

Currently the windiest spot in the country is Gore with northwesterlies averaging 59km/h and gusting to 83km/h, gale force winds…

A rainy and windy weekend

Heavy rain has lessened a bit about the West Coast this morning.  The majority of rain, and the potential 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…