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Secret Dominion Post accuracy trial places WW alongside MetService & NIWA as serious player

The Dominion Post in Wellington has run a secret accuracy trial over 30 days comparing forecasts from WeatherWatch.co.nz, MetService and…

Storms Update: Earthquake hits Japan during typhoon; Hawaii braced for second tropical storm

A tropical storm was moving out into the Sea of Japan last night after lashing the country with rain and…

POLL: Does NZ’s media overhype our weather?

In recent years New Zealand’s news media industry has gone through some monumental changes. Many reporters have been made redundant,…

Monday’s national forecast

A front moves northwards over the country today, preceding it is a strong northwesterly airflow then winds change west to…

Monday – Warm conditions across most of NZ ahead of a front

A northwesterly airflow lies over the country on Monday ahead of a front which moves onto the South Island in…

Asia: Typhoon Halong hits Japan

Typhoon Halong has slammed into western Japan after 1.5 million residents were ordered to evacuate their homes in the southwest…

Second ‘Supermoon’ on its way!

The second installment of this winter’s season of supermoons is happening tonight NZT. Stargazers who missed the July 12 supermoon…

Weather Video: Weekend Weather

Text updated 5:37pm Saturday:  A frosty Sunday morning is on the cards for much of NZ, but conditions will warm…

Thick fog blankets Sydney delaying flights and ferries

Thick fog has blanketed Sydney, disrupting flights, ferries and motorists across the city. Many flights have been grounded at Sydney…

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

Another topsy turvy weather week, both at home and abroad – as it seems midwinter/midsummer is once again when everything…

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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…