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Tropical cyclone could trigger a series of lows for NZ (+ Maps)
Confidence is mounting that a tropical cyclone will develop this weekend between Vanuatu and Fiji then track south towards New…
Tropical storm likely over NZ waters next week (+ Maps)
Computer models are now in agreement that a tropical low will form this weekend about 2000kms north of New Zealand…
Video: Big high lingers but a tropical storm looms
Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz team up to bring you the latest on the large high that’s hovering over New Zealand…
La Nina finally fizzles out
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology issued its latest update on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Tuesday, confirming La Niña conditions…
Tropical trouble brewing
The tropics have been somewhat quiet this year – especially when compared to the dramatic cyclone season last year. However…
Significant Aussie rains may impact NZ next week
Major Aussie rainstorms are set to return this week across northern regions thanks to at least three tropical lows –…
Cyclone Jasmine reaches Tonga (story + map)
Tropical Cyclone Jasmine continues her slow meandering journey around the South Pacific islands and today she is moving into Tonga. The cyclone…
Jasmine still a severe cyclone
Cyclone Jasmine continues to slowly weaken this morning but remains a severe Category 3 cyclone with winds averaging 150km/h and…
Cyclone season peaking as tropics roar into life
The tropics directly north of New Zealand are the most active they’ve been this cyclone season says WeatherWatch.co.nz – and…
Cyclone Jasmine weakens a little, turns more southerly (+6 Maps)
Extensive Coverage — Tropical Cyclone Jasmine has this afternoon weakened a little from a Category 4 cyclone to a Category…
