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Explanation: Why it’s been so windy over NZ

After what has been a windy past two weeks for some areas the winds are today finally light for most…

Australia to create world’s largest marine reserve

The Australian government has announced plans to establish the world’s largest protected marine area in the Coral Sea. The proposed…

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Sunday’s national highs

Today’s highest temperature was 31 at Hanmer Springs. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 14 at Haast. Kaitaia : 22 Whangarei…

Winds finally ease across the country today but return tomorrow

Sick of the wind? Well here’s a breather for you. With the exception of Cook Strait, coastal Southland and around…

Firebug sets string of fires in Kaipara

A firebug has been at work in the Kaipara District, setting a string of scrub fires along State Highway 12….

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Saturday’s highs

Today’s highest temperature was 25 at Whakatane. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 12 at Gore. Kaitaia : 19 Whangarei :…

Election: Weather conditions improving for most

All severe weather warnings for land have now been lifted by the government forecaster but blustery conditions remain in a…

Gales cause damage in lower South Island, gusty winds elsewhere

Damaging gales have blasted coastal Otago and Southland while blustery winds have been experienced in almost every other region overnight….

Deadly new floods wreak havoc in Thailand

Flooding ravaged parts of southern Thailand yesterday, with residents there joining their countrymen in Bangkok and beyond struggling with the…

Election: Are we really gagged from talking about the weather?!

A story in The Press today has caused a little confusion about what weather forecasters and the news media can…

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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…