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Archives for October 2014

Two islands, two outlooks for the 2nd half of the week

The past few days have seen some wildy fluctuating weather – from sunny and calm to wild and windy –…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A front moves northwards over New Zealand today, preceding it are brisk to strong northwesterly winds with west to southwesterlies…

AUSTRALIA: Hot, dry winds in front of cold snap hit SA farmers

Most of South Australia was hit by strong winds yesterday, as a vigorous cold front crossed the state towards Victoria….

Questions over Auckland power cuts (+VIDEO)

A former Vector and Transpower board chairman is questioning why better fire prevention methods were not in place at a…

Weather sinks boat & 400l of fuel in Tauranga

A boat holding 400 litres of diesel has sunk at Pilot Bay.  The vessel is one of five vessels to…

UPDATE: Around 300 Auckland homes still without power

UPDATED 10.00am: The number in Auckland without electricity is now down to the low 300s. However there could be a financial…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A ridge moves onto New Zealand today bringing easing winds across the country, this spell of slightly more settled weather…

Settled start continues for the new week

Finally some settled weather is due to move in across the country tomorrow due to a ridge of high pressure….

Japan: Typhoon bearing down on the mainland (+VIDEO)

A strong typhoon is bearing down on Japan and has Tokyo in its sights. Typhoon Phanfone was churning north Sunday…

The end of the windy weather

The mild start to spring is set to return after some wild and windy weekend weather. High winds yesterday blew…