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Thursday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 27 at Kaitaia, Thames, Paeroa, Takapau Plains. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 16 at Queenstown, Gore,…
Many regions bask in summer warmth
Much of the North Island and some in the South Island are enjoying a warm day today with highs in the…
NIWA to investigate possible marine faults near Chch
NIWA’s research vessel Kaharoa set sail from Wellington today, destined for Lyttelton and equipped with seismic survey gear to survey…
Downunder disasters cost insurer $4.3b
Munich Re, the European-based Australasian reinsurance market leader, says recent Australian and New Zealand disasters will cost it about $4.3…
Sub-tropical low may arrive next week
A sub-tropical low is on the cards for next week but forecasters are still scratching their heads as to its…
Climate scientists battle brutal Arctic
An elite group of scientists is heading to one of the coldest places on Earth to carry out vital research…
Ken Ring debate: Skeptics and supporters respond
Top Debate — Ken Ring says he never predicted an earthquake for Christchurch on March 20th – he responds, as do WeatherWatch.co.nz readers.. Nick…
Tsunami reached all coasts of NZ – NIWA
New data from NIWA shows waves generated by last Friday’s magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake reached all coasts of New Zealand,…
Wednesday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 26 at Thames, Paeroa, Hamilton,Masterton,Kawerau. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 16 at Greymouth. Kaitaia : 25…
Weather Video: The Japanese tsunami explained
Philip Duncan teams up with NZHerald.co.nz to explain how Japan’s devastating tsunami rippled out across the Pacific – plus he…
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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…
