Archives for December 2014
Carry on as you were: Saturday’s situation & outlook
The ridge of high pressure which has settled things down this week is sticking around – leading to more of…
Gisborne region has a shaky Christmas
It was a shaky Christmas Day for the Gisborne region. Residents were first rattled around 3.30pm yesterday. That deep tremor…
Cocos Islands buffeted by strong winds as cyclone Kate passes
The Cocos Islands have been buffeted by strong winds as Tropical Cyclone Kate passes north of the tiny community more…
The calm after the rush – Weather risks for Boxing Day
It will be a good day to get some serious shopping in, if that’s what you are looking to do…
Friday’s national forecast
Mainly settled over the North Island today under a ridge of high pressure, an easterly airflow over Northland may bring…
Boxing Day blues – Friday’s situation & outlook
After a largely settled week, Friday is showing some signs of activity – though most places are still in for…
Christmas Day in Antarctica: Cold but comfortable
It will be an active Christmas for around 50 people gathered at Antarctica’s Scott Base. Base leader Becky Goodsell says…
Australia’s Christmas Day extremes
Christmas Day in Australia is hot, humid and thundery in the north, windy in the south, stormy in the southeast…
While we’re having a settled Xmas – spare a thought for the chilly navy
Most kiwis look to spend their summer on the beach, however crew on HMNZS Wellington has traded in the sand…
A Christmas tale – Thursday’s weather risks
There isn’t much in the weather stocking today as far as risks go – in fact, it’s looking pretty settled…
