Archives for December 2009
Climate change approach flawed – NASA scientist
LONDON – A top Nasa scientist said Tuesday that he would rather see no agreement at the Copenhagen climate conference…
Torrential downpours remain in upper North Island
Torrential downpours are continuing into the evening around the Bombay Hills, northern Waikato and now the very west coast of…
Thursday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 26 at Bay of Islands. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 10 at Hanmer Springs, Takapau Plains….
November was wild – NIWA
November was a good month to put the washing out, with unprecedented dry weather in some areas coupled with high…
100% humidity + heat = another muggy night in Auckland
If you found it hard to sleep last night in Auckland it’s not surprising. From late Wednesday evening humidity levels…
Wednesday’s national highs – tropical in NI, wintry in SI
Today’s highest temperature was 25 at Whangarei. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 11 at Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru, Manapouri, Gore, Dunedin,…
More heavy rain warnings for North Island
More heavy rain is moving back in to the central and lower North Island this afternoon and evening prompting further…
Where are our icebergs?
After a build up of news stories about the approaching icebergs things have gone quiet lately – WeatherWatch.co.nz has taken…
Long hot summer ahead? Nope.
Hold off on thoughts of a long, hot summer – NIWA is predicting it is likely to be a cooler…
Big summer heat arrives in our biggest city
Temperatures soared across northern New Zealand yesterday as the first day of summer officially began. Aucklanders sweltered under a 25…
