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(Exclusive pics) Forest fire rages in Northland
A forest fire that started yesterday afternoon is still burning, according to WeatherWatch.co.nz reader Rachel Kuljish. These exclusive photos sent…
Hot and windy start to weekend
The weekend is going to kick off with hot and windy weather across a large portion of New Zealand reports…
Video: Limping cruise ship hits high waves
An Antarctic cruise ship operated by Polar Cruises out of Bend, Oregon, has lost an engine in high seas, but…
Severe weather on the way
Heavy rain and strong winds are back in the forecast after several weeks of quiet weather. Heavy rain warnings have been issued…
Cartoon: The funny side of frustrating weather
This funny cartoon was sent in to WeatherWatch.co.nz by reader David Brown. David says he swears the cartoon maker has been…
Thursday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 26 at Kaitaia. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 13 at Oamaru. Kaitaia : 26 Whangarei :…
New Zealand drying up
David Carter, Agriculture Minister, says NZ is getting more drought events, pointing to significant climate change Agriculture Minister David Carter…
Video: Ducks blown off their feet by the wind
How do a mother duck and her ducklings fare against a very strong wind? Find out below. (Don’t worry –…
Short lived high pushing in today
A short lived anticyclone is today pushing in across the nation according to WeatherWatch.co.nz. The high will do a few…
Quake means higher insurance premiums
Premiums expected to go up for the next year or two due to payouts for the Canterbury Earthquake The Insurance…
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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…
