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Near miss asteroid visible in NZ skies this morning

An asteroid which is to hurtle close to the Earth Saturday morning may experience a seismic jolt as it passes…

Russian meteorite injures 500, damages buildings in 6 cities (+Video)

Updated 10:06pm:  RT reporting meteorite has caused 500 injuries, mostly minor from breaking glass. At least people critically injured.  Buildings…

Today’s top temps

Everyday this week the North Island has seen maximum temperatures in the 20s and it was Kawerau with the national…

Climate change sees farmers involved

Whether it’s global warming, extreme weather or climate change it has those on the land discussing what to do on…

Subtropical low brings risk of rain next week

It’s in the early stages but there are indicators that we may have a visitor from the subtropics all going…

Our weekend weather & cricket conditions

Friday and the weekend are looking mostly on the settled side with just the odd blemish blotting the copybook. Some…

Friday’s national forecast

A front scoots past the lower South Island today delivering a period of showers. Dry for most other places with…

Sharing our love of weather on Valentines Day

Sunshine shone on more than half of the nation which matched the mood of the day however it wasn’t all…

VIDEO: Ship/boat launches aren’t always plain sailing

Hundreds of man hours go into building ships and boats all over the world. Then it comes to the big…

Water demand up as dry spell bites

As we know success  in business can create its own problems and with the gloriously dry, warm weather lately, which…

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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…