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Settled today, rain this weekend
Despite a large low pressure centre over the Tasman, the nation’s weather will remain settled today. Mainly sunny skies are…
Potentially toxic fluorine found in Tongariro ash
A potentially toxic chemical has been detected in ashfall from Monday night’s hydrothermal eruption on Mt Tongariro. Seismic activity in…
White Island erupts as Tongariro calms down
Scientists have confirmed that White Island has erupted and continues to blast ash into the air, indicating the start of…
Rescue needed in darkness in Antarctica – Australia, NZ assisting
A medical emergency is under way at the largest research station in Antarctica, the hub of the U.S. Antarctic Program…
Rain causes flooding, slips, multiple road closures
Drivers are being warned to take care and expect delays after steady rain overnight has caused flooding and slips in…
Mt Tongariro Alert Bulletin (+2 Photos)
GNS Science takes a flight of Mt Tongariro (Photos included below) and note that blocks were thrown more than 1.5kms from a…
What are the Ash risks at your place? (+4 Maps)
Ash from Mt Tongariro has fallen across Hawkes Bay caught up in a light nor’west flow this morning. WeatherWatch.co.nz has…
Special Video Report: Mt Tongariro eruption
In this special weather video Philip Duncan discusses the various wind flows that could impact future ash clouds – and…
White Island’s volcanic alert level raised followed eruption (+ Live Webcam)
Breaking News (+ Photos & Video of eruption) — GNS Science has raised White Island’s Volcanic Alert Level to 2 following a small eruption on Sunday. The…
Just a few showers today
As we sit between lows today, most areas are actually going to get a break in the rain. But the…
