Archives for August 2014
Thursday night’s national forecast
A south to southeasterly airflow eases over the country tonight, western regions once again are mainly dry and there may…
Australia: East Coast prepares for ‘floodgates to open’
After months of very dry conditions over eastern Australia, the weather gods took notice and opened the gates of heaven…
UPDATE: Rotorua cleans up after flooding
Rotorua is cautiously getting back to business, after widespread flooding. Roads were closed, power cut, and sewage systems overwhelmed during…
Rain closes roads & schools in Rotorua
Wet weather has caused roads to close, a serious crash, power outages and at least one Rotorua school to close. …
A few snow flakes for southerners this morning
A few snow flurries are sneaking into parts of the lower South Island this morning. As expected any snow amounts…
Thursday’s national forecast
A cold gusty southerly airflow lies over the country today. A few showers about mainly in the east, sunnier conditions…
Wednesday night’s national forecast
Showers across the North Island ease this evening for most, clearing for many. Chance of some fog overnight about Auckland…
Weather Video: Low tracking away; clear skies ahead!
The low pressure system which has been dominating North Island weather in the past 24 hours will clear away later…
18 dead in Japan landslides as over 200mm falls in 3 hours
Rescue efforts sprang into high gear in Hiroshima, Japan, today after a series of landslides buried people in their homes…
Weather damage boosts insurance company profits
The parent company of New Zealand’s biggest insurer pushed up profits 10.6 per cent from last year’s A$1.43 billion to…
