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Thursday’s national forecast

A broad low pressure system lies over the South Island today delivering showers to many regions while a few areas…

Low in the south – Thursday’s situation & outlook

Thursday will see a broad low pressure system moving over the South Island, while a west to northwest airflow dominates…

Weather Video: Countdown to Christmas

The bad news is we have a bit more rain to go through yet – but the good news is…

Wind causes power cuts in the north

Residents of Point Chevalier in Auckland have had power restored after strong winds caused vegetation to hit power lines. Vector…

Rain warnings for BOP, Coromandel, Gisborne & Nelson

Heavy rain with the chance of thunderstorms and tornadoes could cause surface flooding, slips and make driving hazardous for parts…

A rough trough – Wednesday’s weather risks

We’re focusing on the incoming front today – which is currently bearing down on the upper North Island this morning,…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A front pushes over the North Island this morning and afternoon then onto the South Island this afternoon and evening….

Low and slow – Wednesday’s situation & outlook

The situation on Wednesday is dominated by a large low pressure system moving in from the Tasman Sea.The low will…

NEW POLL: Are you happy with these ‘Summer’ temperatures?

With Summer off to a somewhat underwhelming start for most of the country, we’ve had a lot of puzzled kiwis…

More downpours for dry northern regions of both islands

More rain and showers are coming to dry northern regions of both islands.  A new low in the eastern Tasman…

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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…