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Phil’s weekly column: General public helps make forecasts better

Forget flash new weather satellites, weather terminology and official sources – these days the general public have more influence on…

Fog disrupts flights in and out of Auckland

As exclusively predicted by WeatherWatch.co.nz back on Wednesday fog is this morning affecting flights in and out of Auckland International…

Forecasting snow

With the official start to winter just under a week away lets look at how likely snow might be when…

Detailed Christchurch forecasts now up and running

WeatherWatch.co.nz has launched detailed forecasts for those in Christchurch, matching the high level of quality which has been in place…

Christchurch hit by strong quake

Updated 3:14pm — Christchurch has been hit by its largest earthquake in recent weeks this afternoon, with a 5.2-magnitude shake…

Rena captain thought reef was radar clutter

The captain of the Rena was just 2.6 nautical miles from the Astrolabe Reef when he first saw it on…

Hurricane Bud now a Category 2, to brush Mexico

Hurricane Bud strengthened to become a Category 2 storm today as it churned toward the southwestern coast of Mexico, the…

Friday’s national forecast

A settled Friday will kick off this final weekend of Autumn. The big ridge of high pressure will continue to…

South Islanders: Cool, warm then very cold

Friday and Saturday look as though they will be chilly as a pool of cooler air pushes in overnight and tomorrow…

Sth Aust. soaking up welcome rain, now for the chill (coming our way too)

South Australia is starting to soak up some rain, which has been a long time coming and welcome by many….

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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…