Archives for July 2013
Deadly U.S. wildfire 8% contained
Firefighters determined to snuff out a wildfire that killed 19 of their colleagues scoured the scorched earth near Prescott, Arizona,…
‘Spring like’ warmth to continue for a few more days
Whether you’re a fan of windy weather or not, the current spell of westerlies is continuing to drive temperatures well…
Thursday’s national forecast
A ridge lies over most of the country today however a low pressure system does move away from the upper…
Wednesday night’s national forecast
A low brushes the upper North Island overnight and with it comes some rain which could be heavy in areas….
Weather Video: More windy warmth to come
Conditions for some parts of New Zealand over the next few days will be windy – which will help boost…
Unmanned Russian rocket explodes after liftoff (+ Video)
An unmanned Russian rocket veered off course and exploded in a fireball, seconds after liftoff from a launch pad in…
50 years since Kaimai crash killed 23
Exactly 50 years after 23 passengers and crew members died when their plane crashed into the Kaimai Range, family members…
Sub-tropical low to brush northern NZ with heavy rain
Torrential rain is associated with a fairly small sub-tropical low just north of New Zealand at the moment – and…
Wednesday’s national forecast
A low pressure system moves towards the upper North Island today bringing rain which could become heavy overnight for Auckland…
Drowning figures in decline
New Zealand is on track for a record low annual drowning toll on the back of fresh figures showing 15…
