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NZ’s current weather in 4 maps – Rain, wind, temperatures:

A brief ‘island’ of high pressure will cross NZ on Thursday bringing lighter winds, colder nights and drier skies. But…

VIDEO: Brief high pressure for NZ before next burst of wind & rain

A high pressure zone will cross NZ over Thursday and Friday morning bringing a (very brief) pause in the windy…

Wednesday’s Headlines: Warm in the east, The high is coming, Rain in the far north late Thursday

Here’s what is making the weather headlines today…. WARM IN THE EAST Temperatures for the eastern South Island got a…

Wednesday’s national forecast – SW airflow eases

A southwesterly airflow still lies over the country today but it is easing, we still see showers in the west…

Tuesday’s Headlines: Warm in the east, Winds still strong, Cold nights inland.

Here’s what is making the weather headlines today…. WARM IN THE EAST There hasn’t been a lot of warmth lately,…

Tuesday’s national forecast – Showers in the west and south

A strong southwesterly airflow still lies over the country today but it is starting to ease, especially later today. Winds…

New airflow but similar wind direction as Antarctic blast retreats offshore

The Antarctic portion of the winter storm feeding into New Zealand has now moved eastwards, off the mainland and out…

VIDEO: Gales kick off this week, then eases before weekend westerlies

NZ kicks off July with a Southern Ocean storm but it is today moving away from us – bringing a…

Monday’s Headlines: Gale SW winds, Decent rain in the south, Snow in the south but higher up

Here’s what is making the weather headlines today…. GALE SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS A very strong southwest airflow lies over the country…

Monday’s national forecast – Strong SW airflow

A strong southwest airflow lies over the country today, gales are likely for coastal parts. Expect rain or showers for…

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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!

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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…