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Mum’s day looks unsettled for most

It could be a showery Mother’s Day for many Kiwis.  Showers are a pretty good bet across the western sections…

How “fresh” is a “fresh breeze”?

Have you ever wondered how wind speed classifications are defined? Terms like “Gentle Breeze”, “Fresh Breeze” and “High Wind” all…

Sydney’s dry start to May

Sydney is having a very dry start to the month with no rain recorded in the gauge since the 25th…

Phil’s weekly column: The speed limit debate + a major polar blast this winter?

Another week has zipped by and this one has been an entertaining one.  Politics here and overseas have  overshadowed most…

Thunderstorms about to move in

The low which is to develop in the Tasman Sea this weekend is looking to be quite active, with it…

The West Coast, clear and sunny weather is coming

The impending system coming out of the Tasman Sea next week will no doubt bring alot of wet windy weather…

Video: Big Southern Ocean low incoming for several days

Forecaster Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz team up to bring you the very latest on the incoming Southern Ocean low which will…

Surprise Video: Prince Charles presents the weather on BBC

The Prince of Wales has given weather forecasting a try during a BBC Scotland television studio tour.

High trying to sneak in before next low

A large high that has brought stunning weather to Sydney this week is trying its best to bring settled weather…

Friday’s national forecast

Weak weather systems will continue to keep the weather unsettled for much of the country today. The best chance 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…