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Low over New Zealand bigger than Australia

Updated 9:09am — The large low pressure system over New Zealand at the moment is so large it would also…

Another front for the weekend – Your Weather Highlights for the next 3 days

We’re shifting WeatherWatch.co.nz an hour earlier with our morning updates, to reflect online demand from the early hard workers across the country….

Wednesday’s national forecast

A westerly air stream brings showers for western regions, heavy about the western North Island with thunderstorms possible. Drier in…

Heavy showers and a westerly change – The Big Picture on Wednesday

Another front is making its way over the country on Wednesday, bringing rain, squalls, winds and the possibility of thunderstorms…

A busy few days – Tuesday’s Weather Video

More unsettled weather is on the way for the remainder of the week, as yet another front makes its way…

Safety reminders after 38 people rescued in Central Otago

Anyone planning high country excursions anytime soon is advised to keep a close eye on the weather. A group of…

Another front brings showers and rain – Your Weather Highlights for the next 3 days

We’re shifting WeatherWatch.co.nz an hour earlier with our morning updates, to reflect online demand from the early hard workers across the country….

Tuesday’s national forecast

A low and front combination moves towards New Zealand from the west. Showers in the west turn to rain late afternoon…

A moving front – The Big Picture on Wednesday

A second front is set to move over the North Island and upper South Island in the afternoon on Tuesday,…

Monday’s Weather Video: Massive lows affecting NZ

This week and coming weekend we have a number of very large low pressure systems crossing the country. New Zealand…

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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…