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NEW POLL: Have you been affected by severe weather this year?
6 months in this year and we’ve already had our fair share of rough weather – with drought, gales, floods…
Whanganui River bursts its banks (+VIDEO)
The Whanganui River has burst its banks, and the public are being warned to stay away from the river. Wanganui…
PHOTOS (10): Civil Defence emergency as flooding hits the North Island
A civil defence emergency has been declared in Wanganui. Waitotara township has been advised to evacuated this evening due to…
POLL RESULTS: 60% of New Zealanders oppose live sheep export
WeatherWatch.co.nz has always covered more than just weather – and with so many New Zealanders connected to the rural world…
Motorists urged to avoid highways as flood waters move in
Motorists have been urged to avoid travelling along rural highways in Manawatu and Whanganui unless it is essential, as heavy…
Week in Weather: What’s Been Making Headlines this Week
We’ve seen snow, rain, swells, wind and flooding this week – both at home and overseas – in what has…
This weekend – GeoNet’s Sara Page
Friends of WeatherWatch — New Zealand is no stranger to the severe side of Mother Nature and since we started…
Heavy rain in parts on Saturday
A low presure system and accompanying front continues to influence the weather across the country to start the weekend, as…
Weekend Weather Video: Heavy rain in the north
The snow is easing in the South Island and freezing levels are now rising. Apart from another southerly on Sunday…
UPDATED West Coast Forecast: flooding after 200mm in 30 hours
UPDATED 11am: The West Coast has borne the brunt of the South Island storm that was expected to bring snow…
