Archives for December 2014
How did weather affect AirAsia flight 8501?
By using the ‘Magic Wall,” CNN’s Tom Foreman joins Don Lemon to demonstrate how weather may have impacted missing AirAsia…
Fire ban continues through dry Canterbury summer
One week into Canterbury’s fire ban, people are being urged to think before they burn. With a total ban in…
New Years Eve: Rain for about half of NZ
UPDATED Tuesday — A wall of rain will be moving into the western side of both islands this New Years Eve…
Snowstorms cause chaos across Europe
Snow and icy weather swept through parts of Europe, stranding drivers and leaving thousands of homes without power in Britain….
Wind in the west – today’s weather risks
There’s not much of a risk for most of the country today, though northwesterlies will gust pretty strongly in parts…
Tuesday’s national forecast
A ridge weakens over the North Island today while a north to northwesterly airflow increases over the South Island. Northland…
A tale of two islands – Situation & outlook for Tuesday
A ridge of high pressure is still present in the north, though it is weakening, so things will move pretty…
Campgrounds fill up early
Campgrounds are filling up earlier than usual this season. The Holiday Accommodation Parks Association believes it’s because of the days…
Kiwis out and about urged to respect landowners this summer
People enjoying the country’s beaches, forests, rivers and mountains these holidays are being urged to show respect for landowners. The…
Afternoon showers; thunderstorms: Weather risks today
Showers and rain in the afternoon are the main risks for the start of the week, across parts of both…
