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Cyclone Wilma enters our record books
Cyclone Wilma was the first “tropical cyclone” in recorded history to ever hit New Zealand and it topped off a…
Brief new cyclone forms near NZ
A cyclone that will be very short lived formed overnight north east of New Zealand. The cyclone – which was…
40 degree heat breaks record books
Timaru has broken the record for their hottest day ever with the temperature hitting a scorching 40.3 degrees in the…
Stormchaser looks into cyclone’s heart
A New Zealand stormchaser has told how he tied himself to a tree, strapped on a helmet and lifejacket then…
So, when’s the next cyclone?
“It’s highly likely we haven’t seen the end of the tropical storms and this years cyclone season may last longer…
VIDEO: Philip Duncan with the latest on Cyclone Yasi
As Cyclone Yasi continues to move across inland Queensland weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about what happened earlier this morning,…
Has NZ ever experienced Cat5 winds?
Blog by Philip Duncan It’s a question I’ve been asked plenty of times lately – has a main centre in…
Topographical maps now online
If you’re a keen tramper, angler, hunter, or other outdoor pursuit enthusiast you’re likely to already be familiar with the official…
Air NZ cancels flights to Cairns ahead of Cyclone
#Yasi – @FlyAirNZ – Air New Zealand has this evening suspended travel to Cairns ahead of severe tropical cyclone Yasi. The…
Photos: What do King Fishers eat?
Recently WeatherWatch.co.nz reader Paul Huffam sent us these incredible photos of a King Fisher – and his, or her, favourite…
