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Video: How the world map looks wildly different to what you might think

All of us have seen a world map but it is very difficult to imagine how various countries and parts…

Your Weekend Weather Video + a look at next week

A large high is still trying to hold on to the country but is drifting eastwards. The forecast is generally…

Saturday’s national forecast

A ridge lies over the country today bringing mainly settled weather, there is the chance of a shower or two…

Mainly settled (InfoGraphic) – NZ’s Weekend Weather Outlook

Mainly settled for the next couple of days, however some frontal activity starts up overnight Sunday. Saturday White – a…

Can La Nina save the world & NZ from record hot temperatures?

What would a La Nina summer or autumn be like for New Zealand? Or the globe?  We have the potential…

Friday’s national forecast

A ridge brings mainly settled conditions today. The East Coast of the North Island sees cloud and the odd shower,…

The Big Picture on Friday

A ridge lies over most of New Zealand on Friday. The airflow over the North Island is light, coming in…

Rare moderate quake strikes Queensland

A moderate shallow magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck just off the Queensland coast, 54kms ENE of Bowen according to the…

When exactly do rain & gales return to NZ?

It’s another stunning day across many parts of the country with clear blue skies following frosts and mist/fog patches earlier….

Risk of fog – Your Weather Highlights for Friday & Saturday

High pressure continues for the next three days. This overall means mainly sunny conditions and settled, however, patches of fog…

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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…