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NZ ice levels falling at dramatic rates
Ice levels in the Southern Alps dropped by almost 15 per cent in the past four years, new research from…
Severe winds ease, but windy weather spreads out
The wind across Tuesday won’t be as intense as it was yesterday – but the windy westerlies are about to…
Tuesday’s national forecast
The main front that caused all the recent wind and rain issues across the country finally moves away to the…
Weather Video: The week ahead
Severe gales have again blasted parts of New Zealand but there is some positive news if you’re tired of the…
Monday night’s national forecast
The front that caused strong winds and thunderstorms over the South Island today moves north onto the North Island overnight….
Air New Zealand suspends Wellington operations due to high winds
Severe gales gusting over 140km/h have this evening returned to Wellington City after a lull in severe gales for a…
Power outages, road closures, flight cancellations – Winds pound central NZ
The Rimutaka Hill Rd has closed, parliament’s weekly Cabinet meeting is at risk, flights have been cancelled and power has…
140km/h gusts already hitting Wellington, flights cancelled
Gale force nor’westers are already slamming the Capital with gusts in the past few minutes reaching 140km/h. WeatherWatch.co.nz predicts gusts…
Monday’s national forecast
A front moves northwards over the South Island today reaching central New Zealand around midnight. Expect very strong northwesterly winds…
Poll: Wild and windy – how bad is it at your place?
With a period of severe gales setting in over central NZ today, we want to know what it’s like at your…
