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Australia: Watch the bizarre cloud formation that had Victorians scratching their heads (VIDEO)

It looks like a passage into another dimension, or an alien space ship hovering just out of vision. And the…

Snow warning for the Desert Rd

Motorists have been warned to be cautious on the Desert Rd today as snow has accumulated on the highway. The…

Situation & outlook for Thursday

Thursday is looking like a day of two halves – north and south, with unstable conditions for many resulting from…

Thursday’s national forecast

A low pressure system lies east of the North Island today directing a southwesterly airflow over the upper north of…

What’s on for Guy Fawke’s near you?

Fireworks may deliver more fizz than bang with some of the country in for wet weather this Guy Fawkes night….

Weather Video: Guy Fawke’s and beyond

Fireworks are already being set off around New Zealand, but this Guy Fawke’s Mother Nature may well contribute her own…

Australia: Record-breaking October for SA

The weather bureau says last month’s sweltering conditions sent records tumbling in many South Australian regions. With an average maximum…

Situation & outlook for Wednesday

It’s a complicated situation in the skies above us today, as a low pressure system sits over the North Island,…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A low pressure system lies over the North Island today while a southerly aiflow blows over the South Island. Many…

Dry and average – October’s climate summary

Check out some highlights from NIWA’s October climate summary – it was a dry month for some of the country…

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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…