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Thursday’s national forecast

High pressure will slowly work its way across the northern tip of the country today.  That will help to keep…

30 minute quakes common in Southern Alps

Scientists have discovered slow, creeping earthquakes that can last up to half an hour are taking place deep beneath the…

Hydro schemes likely to get smaller

Hydro power schemes are likely to become smaller in scale as consenting difficulties get tougher, power companies say. The state-owned…

Weather Video: High rolls in – but a low is looming

Head weather analyst Philip Duncan teams up with nzherald.co.nz to update you on the frosts and fog patches, the latest…

Video: Stunning security footage of Joplin Hospital being hit by tornado

It’s currently May 22 in the Joplin, Missouri, and on this day one year ago a major tornado outbreak levelled…

Front and low developing for late weekend

Stunning weather is affecting a number of regions across the country as a large high pushes in from the eastern…

Column: Some word pictures cloud your thinking

Herald on Sunday column by Philip Duncan — As forecasters it’s our job to be as accurate as possible with…

Wednesday’s national forecast

It is a chilly morning out there, but it looks like things are going to be quite settled today.  High…

Frosty night again on the cards

Frosts were fairly widespread first thing this morning up and down the country and tonight looks like it could be…

Weather Video: Cooler & calmer week before next big low

WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says a large high,a weak southerly change and a large low from the Tasman…

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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…