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Current conditions around New Zealand

Well it’s certainly a chilly day across the South Island, although the top half of the North Island is just…

The Latest: Snow falls in south, hail in north

WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters continue to track a short southerly snap we first predicted eight days ago, as it gradually moves up…

Winter returns (briefly) with snow & freezing temps

A short but potent burst of Antarctic air is moving up the South Island and will bring snow to very low…

Tuesday’s national forecast

Cold southwesterlies develop about Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty this morning with showers possibly heavy with some small…

Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday, North Island

The snow story at 2.30pm outlined the risks of snow potential in the South Island mainly for tomorrow. Overnight tonight…

Snow potential for coming system

Very cold cold air with snow making potential is due to hit Southland later this evening. The snow risk mainly…

Weather Video: Antarctic snap coming for the South Island

Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz team up to bring you the very latest on the snowy snap for Tuesday, the high…

Thunderstorm threat for western and lower SI

A blast of cold air slated to spread across the South Island tomorrow will also kick off a few thunderstorms…

Strong winds target Central NZ, Deep South

It will be another day of strong westerlies across the country.  The main focus for the strong winds will be…

Monday’s national forecast

Gusty westerlies lie over the North Island today tending more northwest on the east coast in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy…

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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…