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Archives for August 2012

Skydiver seriously injured in fall

A skydiver has been flown to hospital with multiple serious injuries after his parachute failed over Motueka airport. Emergency services…

Heaviest falls currently moving through parts of central North Island

There is an area of isolated heavy showers currently moving through Taranaki and Waikato, this area of heavy showers is…

Video: Ouch! Gulf Stream & King Air planes have nose to tail

Two planes have collided at Nashville International Airport. No injuries are reported says affiliate WTVF. (no audio) – CNN.com

Sunnier weather for a few days – but not perfect

August is rarely a time for settled weather and this year is no different with low after low hitting us…

Thursday’s national forecast

Sunny areas and some cloud in Northland with westerly breezes, odd shower at times. Sunny areas to start in the…

Another cold blast for South Australia

Showers arrived in South Australia this morning, but will return with strong winds and the risk of storms on Thursday….

How is it looking for snow?

WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say snow chances to slighter lower levels than recent snowfalls are possible early to mid next week in the…

Video: Yes, more rain coming – but then a change?

In Wednesday’s weather video Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz team up to bring you the latest on the current rain and showers…

Rain moves onto west of North Island

Rain has moved onto the west of the North Island this morning and early afternoon with a few heavy falls…

US: 62 wildfires blaze through Western states

Whipped by high winds, a wildfire in central Washington state has scorched 26,500 acres and destroyed at least 60 homes,…