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Cassini, NASA’s 13-year Saturn mission, has ended

Contact has been lost with the Cassini spacecraft after it completed a “death dive” into the upper atmosphere of Saturn…

NZ: Heavy downpours gradually easing

There have been some significant downpours in the upper North Island today with squalls, some with hail, dotting Auckland, Waikato…

Australia’s snow depth reaches new peak

The Australian alps are having their best snow season in nearly two decades and the base just keeps getting deeper….

Saturday’s national forecast

A front clears northeastern parts of the country this morning then expect a westerly quarter airflow. Northland, Auckland, Waikato &…

InfoGraphic: The Main Weather News Highlights across NZ: Fri, Sat, Sun

A front pushes northwards over the South Island today reaching the western North Island in the evening. Expect a strong…

Weather Video: Your weekend forecast—warm then cold

We have a warm start to the weekend thanks to a sub-tropical northerly flow across New Zealand boosting temperatures into…

North Island’s east up to 27 degs C, Queenstown just breaking 10 degs

It’s hot in the east of New Zealand this afternoon – and in a few other pockets as the mercury…

Mid Morning: Wow, parts of New Zealand are in the low to mid 20s!

Updated 10:37am — It’s mid-morning and already eastern parts of both islands are reaching the low to mid 20s thanks…

Friday’s national forecast

A front pushes northwards over the South Island today reaching the western North Island in the evening. Expect a strong…

InfoGraphic: The Big Picture on Friday

A front pushes northwards over the South Island on Friday reaching the western North Island in the evening. Expect a…

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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…