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Thursday night’s national forecast

High pressure covers most of the country tonight with a low to the north of New Zealand and a weaking…

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Summer may kick off wet & windy

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Thursday’s national forecast

An easterly airflow lies over the upper North Island today bringing in cloudy periods and the odd shower. Generally sunny…

Wednesday night’s national forecast

A ridge is losing its grip over the country but hangs on for one more night meaning things are still…

Weather Video: Mostly dry around the country

Mostly dry weather conditions are setting back in around NZ but there are a few rain makers in the wings….

The mercury see-saws in Melbourne

Gusty northerly winds ahead of a trough brought the heat into the city today, with the mercury stopping just shy…

Far North: “It’s drier than this time last year”

For many in our cities and towns it may seem a bit confusing after the recent heavy rain but parts…

Wednesday’s national forecast

A ridge mostly covers the country again today however things are starting to change a little. The North Island remains…

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