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“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…
Typhoon Lan churning through Japan
Typhoon Lan has weakened below Super Typhoon status but still has the ability to generate flooding rain and damaging wind…
Another Soaking for Brisbane
After receiving October’s monthly rainfall total in the past seven days Brisbane is set to see a further 10-20mm today….
Two dead in Storm Ophelia as Irish PM urges people to stay indoors
Three people have died in Ireland in accidents relating to Storm Ophelia as 100mph winds started to batter Ireland and…
Southwest WA still chilling
Southwest Western Australia is still experiencing some winter-like nights, and it’s October. This has been fairly significant that over the…
