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Archives for September 2013

More ‘angry birds’ spotted in Auckland

There has been an increase in sightings of so-called “angry birds” around Auckland, the Ministry for Primary Industries says. The…

“Predictably unpredictable” – Spring westerlies about to pounce

Sure, WeatherWatch.co.nz declared a stunningly early start to spring this year, announcing in late July that it had arrived – but…

Thursday’s national forecast

A ridge of high pressure brings increasingly sunnier weather to the South Island today however expect some showers north of…

Updated: Hundreds of skiers trapped on Mt Hutt; Parents vent frustration online

Updated 8:13pm — Ski workers are setting off explosives on Mt Hutt this evening to prevent avalanches and clear the…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

Conditions ease overnight for the South Island as a ridge starts to nudge in from the Tasman Sea, it will…

Weather Video: Cold snap heads North

The brief and predicted cold snap is moving up NZ today, and on Thursday will start to ease. By Friday…

Cold snap for the deep south ‘business as usual’ for farmers

Farmers in the deep south are getting ready for a sudden drop in temperatures, with snow down to low levels…

Cold snap arrives in South Island, heading north

Snow, hail and cold winds have arrived in some parts of the South Island this morning and is expected in the North Island…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A cold south to southwest airflow is working it’s way up the remainder of the country from Canterbury this morning….

Tuesday night’s national forecast

A cold front moves onto the lower South Island this evening and reaches North Canterbury by dawn tomorrow. The North…