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Archives for August 2012

Tongariro: Minor quake overnight

There have been no reports of further volcanic activity on Mt Tongariro overnight, as scientists try to figure out whether…

When will the dry weather return?

For many parts of New Zealand it has been a very wet past few weeks – and with two more…

Wednesday’s national forecast

Showers from Taranaki through to eastern Bay of Plenty northwards today, some will be heavy with a risk of hail….

Low out west on Wednesday

The low currently moving towards New Zealand will sit out west tomorrow with a west to northwesterly airflow coming around…

What are the Ash risks at your place? (+4 Maps)

Ash from Mt Tongariro has fallen across Hawkes Bay caught up in a light nor’west flow this morning. WeatherWatch.co.nz has…

Special Video Report: Mt Tongariro eruption

In this special weather video Philip Duncan discusses the various wind flows that could impact future ash clouds – and…

Incoming: Another 2 big lows within 5 days

It’s the news many New Zealanders won’t want to hear – yet more rain is on the way, and less…

Mt Tongariro Eruption – Where will the ash go? (+Live Webcam)

Mt Tongariro eruption – where will the ash go?  Just like when Mt Ruapehu erupted in the 90s wind direction…

Mount Tongariro erupts for first time in over 100 years (+ Live Webcam)

For the first time in over a century, Mt Tongariro has erupted. The volcanic alert level for Mt Tongariro has…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A few showers develop in western areas of the North Island this morning heavy for a time about Taranaki and…