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Southerlies, then westerlies – your week ahead

A cold front is moving up and across the country on Sunday bringing a burst of rain and showers, even…

Astronomy – Milky Way no longer visible to one third of the world’s population due to light pollution

It has inspired astronomers, artists, musicians and poets but the Milky Way could become a distant memory for much of…

Sunday’s national forecast

Upper North Island Sunny areas and increasing cloud with northwesterly winds, late afternoon or evening a gusty southwest change moves…

POLL RESULTS: More than half of kiwis enjoying the frosty weather

The last few weeks have been rather frostier than what we’ve seen so far in 2016 – with snow, some…

The crater to hell, lightning strikes, and spiders in the trees – Your Week in Weather Headlines

We’ve seen four seasons in one week here at home, with conditions changing quickly between wintry, autumnal and spring-like, depending…

Saturday’s national forecast

A west to southwest airflow lies over the North Island today while northwesterlies build over the South Island. Mainly settled…

Autumn returns – Your Weekend Weather Video

After a few very wintry days, with heavy rain, strong winds and low temperatures in some places, autumn is set…

Australia: Tasmania residents remain stranded as floodwaters subside

The search for two men swept away in floodwaters earlier this week has become a recovery mission. Police now hold…

The front still packing a punch – Your Weekend Weather Highlights

While the frontal system which looms over the country was destructive while in Australia, like many things, once it makes…

Friday’s national forecast

A front moves northwards over the country today. Rain for most western regions and dry out east with high cloud….

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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…