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Two things stand out on this map in both NZ & Australia

The weather pattern as we head into September is a mild one for the most part over New Zealand, with…

Weather Video (Thurs) – September starts with warmth

We have high pressure dominating around the country at the moment but it is slowly slipping away to the north…

Spring starts with weather it normally ends with

Spring 2016 is underway across New Zealand but many regions could be forgiven for thinking it was the end of…

NZ’s Weather Highlights for next 3 days

A northwesterly airflow builds over the country today with a front moving onto the lower South Island this evening, then…

Thursday’s national forecast

A northwesterly airflow builds over New Zealand today while a front moves onto the lower South Island this evening then…

The Big Picture on Thursday

A northwesterly airflow builds over the country on Thursday, a front pushes onto the lower South Island in the evening…

Pollen – is it driving you crazy?!

The pollen clouds have arrived and many of you aren’t happy! From sneezes and itchy eyes, to blocked noses, red…

Weather Video – Winter ends & spring is here!

Winter ends today August 31st on the meteorological calendar and Spring kicks off on Thursday, however Spring conditions are already…

Canterbury: We’re sorry, but drought conditions likely to worsen

It’s the headline we’ve been hoping to avoid all year – but the reality of a lack of winter rain…

Changing opinions on climate change, from a CNN meteorologist “Why I’m no longer a skeptic”

CNN Senior Meteorologist and good friend of WeatherWatch.co.nz, Chad Myers, has written a piece for CNN.com discussing the changing opinions…

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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!

WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…

Latest: Gabrielle approaches NZ (+25 Maps)

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…

Cyclone Gabrielle strengthening as it slowly passes Great Barrier Island (20+ maps)

12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…