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Roads opening up in north Otago
It is hoped a raft of flood-damaged roads in north Otago will be reopened today after a respite from the…
BP begins ‘top kill’ procedure in Gulf
BP started a “top kill” procedure Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to stop oil from gushing into the Gulf of…
Here comes the next sub-tropical low
The nasty storm that has torrential rain across the country and turned droughts into floods will today finally move off…
Flooding closes Christchurch roads
Many roads around rivers in Christchurch have been closed due to flooding, with dozens of others under threat. Rain levels…
PHOTOS (10): South Island floods
WeatherWatch.co.nz is now receiving photos from the South Island’s floods. Are you there? Send us your photos using this simple…
Wednesday’s national highs…
Kaitaia : 18 Whangarei : 18 Auckland : 18 Tauranga : 18 Hamilton : 17 Whakatane : 17 Rotorua :…
Heavy rain pounds Canterbury still, but low slowly leaving NZ
Heavy rain continues to fall across Christchurch and parts of Canterbury this afternoon extensive surface flooding being reported. WeatherWatch.co.nz weather…
Heavy rain shifts north, more lows on the way
Heavy rain is today shifting north as it spirals around a giant low pressure system engulfing the entire nation but…
Civil Defence activated in Temuka
Temuka’s Civil Defence Centre has been activated due to heavy rain. The South Canterbury town has received between 120 and…
Wild weather not finished yet
People in North Otago are being told to keep off the roads as heavy rain and strong winds continue to…
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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…
