Archives for December 2009
Winter storm exits US, Canada – but another is brewing
Freezing temperatures plagued much of the nation Thursday after a major storm moved into Canada, but another storm that will…
Friday’s national highs… 31 in the east
Today’s highest temperature was 31 at Napier. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 16 at Hokitika, Haast. Kaitaia : 24 Whangarei…
North Island sizzles as summer heat comes out
Temperatures are high right across the North Islandtoday as summer’s heat sets in. In Kaikohe and Whangarei it’s 26 degrees with…
21 severe weather warnings issued
A low with all the characteristics of a spring storm is quickly moving towards the country and will bring severe…
Summer’s got hot and bothered
As some Aucklanders basked in glorious weather firefighters were battling scrub blazes set off by passing trains. Firefighters were called…
Heatwave for eastern, northern NZ
If you live in the north or east of New Zealand the next few days should give you an excuse…
Send us your best summer photos!
Summer is here and for many places so too is the summer weather – particularly the upper North Island. Our…
Thursday’s national highs
Todays highest temperature was 29 at Kawerau, Gisborne, Todays lowest maximum temperature was 13 at Kaikoura Kaitaia : 23 Whangarei…
More heat today in north but cold in south
UPDATEDGisborne risen to 28 degrees this hour as another hot day nears peak heat across the country. Auckland is on 23 but in…
Polar bears’ fate worsens
New pictures show that polar bears are beginning to cannibalise each other as global warming destroys hunting grounds. The images,…
