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October – a month of weather extremes

Parts of New Zealand have had their warmest October since records begun, while other parts of the country had such…

Northern rain welcomed by farmers, growers

Heavy rain last night fell across parts of Auckland, Northland and Coromandel Peninsula and this morning continues to fall across…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A low pressure system affects the North Island today, the main rain bearing front clears upper North Island areas early…

Tuesday night’s national forecast

A depression west of the North Island slings a front over the top half of the island overnight, this will…

Climate scientists turn to nuclear power

Four top environmental scientists raised the stakes Sunday in their fight to reverse climate change and save the planet. Climate…

China: Dutch artist builds smog ‘vacuum cleaner’

A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing’s smog-cloaked skies,…

Guy Fawkes Celebrations – Where will the rain be this evening?

Many people around New Zealand will tonight be celebrating Guy Fawkes, either attending orgasnised displays, having your own party or bonfire,…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A low pressure system sits out to the west of the North Island today, a front associated with it swings…

Monday night’s national forecast

A front and low combination slowly move closer to western areas of New Zealand overnight but remains in the Tasman…

Weather Video: Mostly dry for Guy Fawkes

The forecast this week and weekend looks mostly dry for those celebrating Guy Fawkes. For farmers and gardeners wanting rain…

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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…