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Tuesday’s national forecast

Southerlies continue over the South Island today although they will ease, a slack pressure gradient over the North Island may…

InfoGraphic: The Big Picture for Tuesday

Southerlies continue over the South Island on Tuesday although they will ease, a slack pressure gradient over the North Island…

Poll Results: 20% of Kiwis say they live in a ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ damp, cold or even mouldy home

In winter we get long dark nights, colder winds and more rain. The combination can make for damp homes which…

Some are asking where winter has gone as more mild weather comes NZ’s way, despite the cold

We’re at the coldest point of the year traditionally. We’re a month past the shortest day of the year, the…

Snow in the South Island mountains, cooler air coming briefly for the North Island (+5 Maps)

A cold few days are setting in over the South Island and is about to briefly spread in to some…

Weather Video for the last full week & weekend of July

Two key things happen this week and both work against each other. Firstly, we kick off with cooler air across…

InfoGraphic: The Big Picture for Monday / Tuesday

A westerly quarter airflow lies over the North Island today while a low east of the South Island directs a…

Monday’s national forecast

A westerly quarter airflow lies over the North Island today while a low east of the South Island directs a…

UPDATED: Rain and Snow accumulation maps until Monday morning

A low pressure centre is moving southeastwards and an accompanying cold front has been crossing the country today and is…

Monday’s weather outlook

A westerly quarter airflow lies over the North Island on Monday while a low east of the South Island directs…

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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…