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Snow hampers quake rescue efforts
Tokyo (CNN) — Burdened by the weight of mounting national tragedies, residents in Japan painted a bleak picture Thursday of…
Weather for Christchurch memorial services across NZ
WeatherWatch.co.nz brings you the weather forecast for Christchurch and other main centres as Christchurch memorial services get underway. ChristchurchWeather: Sunny and warm…
Severe storms plough through central NSW
Severe storms have been battering central New South Wales this afternoon, bringing frequent lightning and drenching downpours. These storms are…
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…
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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…
