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Newly found asteroid to pass over New Zealand on Monday

A newly discovered asteroid will pass “very close” to Earth on Sunday [Mon NZT], NASA says. The space rock is…

Friday’s national forecast

A low pressure system brings unstable weather to parts of the North Island today, especially this afternoon. The South Island…

Thursday night’s national forecast

A south to southeasterly airflow lies over the South Island tonight, this brings areas of cloud in the south, north…

NEW POLL: Rate your winter

Spring has arrived and as such, it’s time to reflect on the winter season just gone. We here at WeatherWatch.co.nz…

Torrential downpours hit Northland, rain heading to Auckland

Updated 3:01pm — A narrow band of very heavy rain is currently moving south across parts of Northland.  While conditions…

Australia: Severe weather continues for Sydney – warnings issued

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and dangerous surf conditions for Sydney. A…

Climate outlook – a warm and damp spring for the North Island

The North Island could be in for a warm but damp spring, according to Niwa’s seasonal outlook for the next…

Thursday’s national forecast

A northeasterly airflow increases over the country today ahead of a front which moves onto Northland this afternoon then slowly…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A light north to northeasterly airflow lies over the country tonight, isolated showers about some North Island areas clear this…

Weather Video: A tale of two islands

That low pressure system sitting to our west is looking ominous now, especially after the recent heavy rains across much…

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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…