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Maps of large Southern Ocean storm
A collection of maps that show the size of the storm near New Zealand. Plus, a map which clearly shows why…
Wednesday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 17 at Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, Whangarei, Auckland, Whakatane, Kawerau, Napier. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was…
Big low swirls closer
A large low in the Southern Ocean will today start to spread wind and cloud onto New Zealand from the…
Tuesday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 21 at Kaikoura. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 8 at Manapouri. Kaitaia : 17 Whangarei :…
Spring afternoon sees wind and warmth
Many centres across both islands are enjoying a fairly mind but windy day today. Gusty nor’westers ahead of a fairly…
Snow, Gales & Heavy Rain – spring storm on the way
Our first significant spring storm of the season is developing and looks set to bring a rough end to the week…
Earthquake Lights (or lightning) explained
By Philip Duncan, NZHerald.co.nz I have to admit, I’ve never heard of this before – but Earthquake Lights, or “Lightning”, is…
Monday was a warm one for many
Monday has been a fairly warm day across much of New Zealand as mild, brisk, westerlies blew. See the Daily Highs…
Monday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 22 at Napier, Hastings. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 10 at Oamaru. Kaitaia : 18 Whangarei…
What are Earthquake Lights? (Video)
Earthquakes have long been accompanied by the appearance of “bright, luminescent, multicoloured sky glows” that can take place any time before,…
