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Spring-like pattern showing signs of easing…for most
The spring-like pattern which is this morning bringing gales to Wellington with gusts this hour to 100km/h is finally starting…
Friday’s national forecast
Strong northwesterlies lie over the upper half of the South Island and lower North Island today, watch for gales in…
Thursday night’s national forecast
A strong northwesterly airflow lies over the South Island tonight, winds will be strongest about inland Canterbury and Marlborough. Expect…
Bay of Islands – Playful dolphins put on a show
A group of whanau staying on land in the Bay of Islands has been treated to a spectacular aerobatic display…
Thursday’s national forecast
A low pressure system to the south of New Zealand and a high to the north are creating a squash…
Settled summer weather expected mid January
The spring-like weather pattern that is bringing a mixture of smiles and frowns across the nation so far this summer…
Wednesday night’s national forecast
The airflow over New Zealand changes to the west this evening, expect heavy showers in many areas to gradually ease…
4c rise by 2100, warns new study
Global average temperatures will rise at least 4C by 2100 and potentially more than 8C by 2200 if carbon dioxide…
New Years Day Forecast
Upper North Island The odd shower about Northland this morning spreading southwards in the afternoon, showers may be heavy with…
NIWA to provide rain maps to WeatherWatch in 2014
Several months of negotiations have led to a positive outcome for the New Zealand public – NIWA is going to…
