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Falling satellite passed over NZ, crashed into Pacific Ocean
A defunct six tonne satellite passed over the West Coast and near Auckland before burning up over a remote area…
Auckland air just as polluted as Tokyo’s
New Zealand’s main centres have the worst air in Australasia and Auckland is the most polluted with twice the concentration…
October to kick off with rough weather
Just when the sun had returned and the winds had eased across many main centres this week WeatherWatch.co.nz is predicting…
Narrow high protects us from sub-tropical low
A small sub-tropical low just north west of New Zealand may be trying to push over us but a narrow…
Tuesday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 20 at Napier, Christchurch. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 10 at Waiouru. Kaitaia : 17Whangarei :…
Eerily quiet in Joplin 4 months after tornado
By Jim Spellman, CNN — I spent about a week covering the tornado that ripped through this city in May. I…
High tides again a concern for some Auckland commuters
High tides will affect sections of Auckland’s motorway network this week. The tides are forecast for the Manukau and Waitemata…
Daylight Saving poll shows NZers are divided
It appears New Zealanders are divided about when Daylight Saving should start – or if it should even happen at…
Rare polar creatures in trouble
Paul Nicklen makes friends with polar wildlife, photographing seals, polar bears, narwhals and others in remarkable closeups.And Nicklen, a contributing…
Monday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 18 at Alexandra. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 7 at Waiouru. Kaitaia : 15Whangarei : 16Auckland…
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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…
