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POLL – Should our Jan 2 stat holiday be shifted to winter?

Poll, plus column by Philip Duncan — Anzac Day is one of the few days of the year that most New…

Friday’s national forecast

Another quiet day is expected for the country. Large high pressure is positioned squarely over New Zealand today.  That will…

Is that the sea creeping up behind me?

NIWA press release — The sea is creeping up on us, with storm surge flooding starting to occur more frequently…

West Coast welcomes power plans

The West Coast is welcoming plans which should ensure better electricity supply for the region. Solid Energy has been granted…

Poll: Have you used home heating so far this year?

This morning was one of the coldest, if not the coldest, morning of 2012 so far – with light frosts reported…

Frosty mornings as high locks in the cold

The recent southerly change is now being “locked in” according to WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters, as a large high from the Tasman…

Thursday’s national forecast

After a rather winter-like start, most areas will see a dry and settled day. Our main weather-maker, a ridge of…

Video: High moves in but a low is developing behind it

nzherald.co.nz and head weather analyst Philip Duncan team up to bring you the latest on the cold showery southerly for southern…

Greenland tourism booming

There’s a good chance you’ve seen more of Greenland in magazines or on TV recently. With its ice cap and…

High spirits as anticyclone rolls in

Whether you call it a high or an anticyclone, either way the weather for the next five days at least…

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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…