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California fires: ‘Firefighters taking a beating’ as Santa Ana winds rage
The four major wildfires wreaking devastation across Southern California are wearing on the firefighters and military personnel who have been…
Weather Video: Current Sea surface temps around NZ stand out on world map
We kick off the first full week of December under more high pressure and mostly dry weather but this week…
Some farmers are telling WeatherWatch.co.nz that parts of NZ now in a ‘Green Drought’
SPECIAL REPORT — Farmers in Taranaki and Southland – and a handful of other places around New Zealand – are…
Environment: Keystone Pipeline leaks 800,000 litres of oil in South Dakota
A total of 210,000 gallons (794936 litres) of oil leaked yesterday from the Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota, the pipeline’s…
“Significant” dry spell developing across NZ, may last into December
Special Update — Fiordland is a rain forest and is one of the wettest places on earth, but for the…
Iran/Iraq: World’s deadliest quake of 2017, over 450 killed, 7000 injured
At least 452 people were killed and thousands injured after a powerful earthquake struck near the border of Iran and…
Melbourne Cup – it’s a cold day in Melbourne! The forecast:
It’s a cold day in Melbourne with the temperature as of noon NZT just 13 degrees and the high only…
Stray iceberg stuns researchers on Macquarie Island
A large iceberg has been spotted off the coast of Macquarie Island this week. While it’s not unheard of to see…
Japan: Tropical Storm Saola may brush Tokyo (+Maps)
Late season Tropical Storm Saola is today located in the south of Japan and is tracking north-westward. It is expected to…
Ancient skull may belong to earliest known tsunami victim
An ancient skull dating back more than 6,000 years may have belonged to the earliest known human victim of a…
