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Rain & shower clouds move a little closer to NZ

Some New Zealanders have been waiting for rain since the end of last year – and as we mow through…

Saturday’s national forecast

A front moves onto the lower North Island this morning then slowly works its way northwards bringing a few showers….

A mixed bag: NZ’s situation and outlook for Saturday

The settled, calm weather we’ve enjoyed for much of the new year is gone for now – replaced by a…

Threat of drought hitting SI farmers

The threat of severe drought looming over farms in the South Island has seen one farmer sell off hundreds of…

Tonga: Eruptions cause more flight delays

Further volcanic eruptions have disrupted more flights to and from Tonga yesterday. In the third day of flight disruptions, Air…

Return to action: Weather risks for Friday

We have something of a ‘return to action’ for the weather over New Zealand this weekend, with some rain activity…

Friday’s national forecast

A front makes it’s way northwards over the South Island today bringing rain to the West Coast and high cloud…

Volcanologists wait for clearer Tonga skies

GNS volcanologists are waiting for ash over the Pacific Ocean to clear – so they can fly to Tonga, and…

Australia: Record breaking rainfall causes havoc

South-east Tasmania is counting the costs of damage from the heaviest rainfall in more than three years. The State Emergency…

Showers in the middle: Weather risks & the place to be on Thursday

Once again it’s looking largely settled around the country today, though there are a few small risks to be aware…

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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…