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Friday’s national forecast

A few showers in the west of the North Island today clear early afternoon however perhaps not clearing till evening…

Your Labour Weekend forecast & travel forecast

This Labour Weekend is certainly a messy one to predict weather-wise says WeatherWatch.co.nz, as our chaotic and wild spring weather pattern…

Heavy showers hit Ashburton – strong winds in the west

A heavy area of showers is moving through Ashburton currently and there has been a report of thunder, this area…

Mysterious hums a global phenomenon

Wellington’s inexplicable hum is not the only mysterious sound in the world. The capital’s recent humming is similar to the…

Amateurs discover planet with 4 suns

Thirty-five years ago, a scene in the first “Star Wars” film captivated movie-goers: Luke Skywalker peering across the landscape of…

Thursday’s national forecast

Strong west to southwest winds develop across the North Island this morning gale force at times in exposed areas especially…

Strong winds for many tomorrow

Overnight tonight and tomorrow morning a front moves over the country from the southwest, preceding it will be strong northwesterlies…

Rain and strong winds moving in

Rain has moved onto the West Coast of the South Island this morning, the odd shower is also pestering Kapiti….

Weather Video: Stormy weather returns before weekend

Another surge of severe weather will spread across New Zealand over Wednesday and Thursday. We also take a look at…

After space jump, what’s the next big stunt?

Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space. James Cameron plunged to the ocean’s lowest depths. Baumgartner broke the sound…

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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…