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Understanding earthquakes behind deep drilling

Scientists trying to unravel the mystery of earthquakes will soon do their biggest drilling operation in this country yet.  A…

Monday’s national forecast

A southwest change makes its way onto the lower South Island this morning then onto the upper South Island later…

Two main fronts this coming week

This coming week sees two main features, a front moving over the country on Monday and Tuesday then another later…

Nepal: Death toll from snowstorm rises to 43 and counting

Updated: The death toll from a devastating snowstorm in the Himalayas has now climbed to 43.  It’s the worst trekking…

Sunday’s national forecast

Upper North Island Morning rain eases to showers and clears for Northland and Auckland then expect sunny spells, light winds…

Video showing damage in Bermuda from Hurricane Gonzalo (+Photos)

Updated 12:14am NZT — The eye of very powerful Hurricane Gonzalo is now well away from the small low lying island…

Week in Weather: What’s Been Making Headlines this Week

We’ve had our hands full with weather news this week – most notably in Japan and across the Tasman, where…

POLL RESULTS: Many Kiwis sunburnt since spring started

It’s amazing to think that we’re already halfway through spring(!) – and rapidly approaching summer, already enjoying longer days and…

Weather Video: Your weekend forecast!

Our nzherald.co.nz weather videos are back after a two week break – and the weather around New Zealand is actually…

Saturday’s national forecast

Two weak areas of low pressure lie over the South Island today while a slow moving front lies over the…

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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…