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Christmas week worsens a little – #WeatherRisks and your Main Centre outlook on Tuesday

There isn’t too much to worry about in the weather on Tuesday, though some places are in for rain or showers…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A front moves over the South Island this morning then onto the lower North Island later this afternoon or evening….

A weakening front – The Big Picture on Tuesday

Tuesday is characterised by a weakening front moving northwards from the South Island towards afternoon, weakening in the process. The…

Australia: “High chance” of cyclone forming before Christmas

The chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the Gulf of Carpentaria before Christmas has risen from low to high,…

Astronomy: “Earth-like” planet only 14 lightyears away

Alien life could be closer to us than previously thought. Scientists have just discovered the nearest habitable planet to Earth….

Heating up – #WeatherRisks on Monday

Temperatures are set to rise in the east of both islands at the start of the new week, particularly the…

Monday’s national forecast

A westerly quarter airflow lies over New Zealand today, hot temperatures in the east and mainly sunny. Some cloud in…

NEW POLL: Have you had to use heating so far this December?

It’s fair to say we’ve had a slow start to summer in parts of New Zealand – with temperatures and…

Start planning for a sunny Christmas

Start planning some outdoor entertainment on Christmas Day – golden sunshine has been forecast for much of the country. But…

Sunday’s national forecast

Upper North Island A mix of sun and cloud with southwesterly breezes. Lower North Island In the west expect a…

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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…