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BOP sludge ‘nothing to worry about’

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is assuring residents that the brown sludge that’s washed up on some beaches is nothing…

June breaks worldwide temperature records

Last month was the hottest ever June worldwide, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration in the US, which tracks…

Southerlies arrive at coldest time of the year

If you think July has been much colder than June – you’d be right.  Temperatures in July have mostly reset…

Thursday’s national forecast

A gentle southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, most places are dry and sunny although later in the evening…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A gentle southwest flow will drop out in many inland areas tonight, combined with clear skies this means frosty conditions….

Weather Video: Southerlies ease this weekend

The colder southerly flow continues this week but as we head into the weekend an incoming high pressure system will…

Snow closes Rimutaka road (VIDEO)

The country is shivering in the wake of a cold spell early this week – but there may be good…

More rain for Northland & Northern NZ next week

Another band of rain, potentially heavy, still looks likely to cross Northland early next week according to WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters. Head…

Wednesday’s national forecast

Morning rain in the east from Canterbury northwards eases to showers during the day, showers mostly clearing the east of…

Tuesday night’s national forecast

The airflow is yet again coming from the southwest tonight but the air associated with it isn’t as cold as…

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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…