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Graphic: Where are the spring Westerlies?
New Zealand’s location on earth means that our weather can often be chaotic – this map shows where the spring…
Rain in eastern New Zealand “a game changer”
As many forecasters and news outlets zero in on the negative side of the rain WeatherWatch.co.nz is being told by…
Southern equinox brings longer days
Kiwis have at least one reason to celebrate this week, despite some dismal weather in parts, as the sun heads…
Rain on the East Coast – where, when and how much?
There’s one main risk in the country on Thursday, and that’s rain – heavy in the east of the North…
Easterly brings more cloud, drizzle, rain on Thursday – The Big Picture
The airflow over most of New Zealand is an east to southeasterly, meaning eastern coastlines will likely be cloudy, with…
The easterly ‘conveyer belt’ – Wednesday’s Weather Video
The country is blanketed in cloud for most of the day on Wednesday, with an easterly system in full force…
VIDEO – Whakapapa ski fields open after blizzard
Both access roads to Ruapehu’s ski fields are now open after blizzard conditions brought a huge dump of snow. Ruapehu…
More wind, more rain – #WeatherRisks on Wednesday and your Main Centre forecast
Strong winds and heavy rain are once again in store for parts of New Zealand on Wednesday – while cloud…
Wet and breezy on Wednesday – The Big Picture
On Wednesday we have a low pressure system that is centred over the Gisborne area, and the rest of the…
The rain moves on – Tuesday’s Weather Video
The East Coast of the North Island has seen flooding and heavy rainfall ease into Tuesday, with Marlborough, North Canterbury…
