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Australia’s drought now impacting NZ, but up to 10mm of rain possible for dry zones this week
A few showers are likely this week in New Zealand’s driest regions but once again the bulk of the rain…
First fires, then floods. Now Aussies need to watch out for deadly funnel-web spiders
CNN — Australia has already dealt with extreme fires, flooding and hail this year. Now experts are warning people to watch out for deadly funnel-web…
VIDEO: Hotter, drier, weather moving in to NZ now
We are entering peak summer with even hotter, drier, weather in the forecast for the next week in many regions. …
Australia: Rain has helped slow the bush fires, but it’s far from a knockout blow
Rain across firegrounds in south-eastern Australia has slowed several blazes, but failed to provide the knockout blow authorities had hoped…
Australia: Finally, some rain for the bushfires and drought regions (+6 Maps)
Rain clouds are building around the Australian bushfires and drought zones for Thursday, Friday and possibly the weekend too. As…
Donate NZ wide for the animal victims injured in the Australian Fires
An online Facebook Auction is now underway with NZ-wide fundraising for the Australian animal bushfire victims. The auction officially opened…
Increased tropical cyclone potential north of NZ next 14 days (+3 Maps)
The tropics north of New Zealand has become quite active in recent days with plenty of rain and downpours forming…
Australia: Some rain is coming for bushfires and droughts (x2 Rainfall Maps)
The forecast for dry Australia is more favourable than recent weeks for the bushfires. WeatherWatch.co.nz says lighter winds and increased…
Australia: Cyclone Blake forms near Broome, WA (+9 Maps)
Extensive Update: A Tropical Cyclone has been named by Australian forecasters. Tropical Cyclone Blake, near Broome, is currently Category 1…
Auckland, upper North Island skies turn orange & gloomy as smoke from Australia arrives
Updated 8:05pm — Another unprecedented plume of smoke from Australia is crossing New Zealand, this time Auckland and the upper…
