New ZealandCalm weather ahead for Easter weekendThis Easter looks relatively settled, which is fantastic news for those wanting to get to their favourite holiday destination, writes Philip Duncan.31 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandEaster brings changeable weatherEaster is almost here and the weather maps are slowly starting to agree on what the likely forecast is.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclones settle down across regionTropical cyclones Tomas and Ului appear to have sapped away a fair chunk of energy from the south-west Pacific tropics with mostly settled weather now across the region.24 Mar 09:36 PM
New Zealand<i>WeatherWatch:</i> Autumn is well and truly hereAutumn has moved in and with will come rain - eventually - says weather analyst Philip Duncan.22 Mar 06:14 AM
OpinionBeautiful cyclones bring living hellWeather analyst Philip Duncan explains the power of tropical storms.17 Mar 07:15 AM
New ZealandSummer has endedHere comes Autumn... our first cold change of 2010 is moving up the country and by the weekend will affect pretty much all of New Zealand.10 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandThe 'step by step' theoryI have a theory – a strange analogy really - that describes the change of seasons.08 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandWhy I love the weatherIt's 6:50am...my cellphone beeps.... it's a text message. "What's the weather going to be like today?".03 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandThere is no harm in being clean and greenI was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.23 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandThe hottest weeks of summer are yet to comeI can never work out why on <i>One News</i> the anchors say "Welcome back" after an ad break.21 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandWeather brightens up for the weekendEx tropical cyclone Rene will combine with a front in the Tasman Sea bringing mostly gloomy, humid, drizzly weather to the upper and western North Island for the rest of today.16 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandAn explosion in the tropicsThe tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.14 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandWeather remains unsettled around countryI mean it when I say I don't like being the bearer of bad news.11 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandWe are now in an extended dry spellIt doesn't take long at this time of year for the ground to quickly dry out after recent rain.09 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandEveryone to enjoy the summer sunSome parts of New Zealand have had a fantastic summer this year... but the next couple of days will bring sunny, hot, weather to almost every one.04 Feb 09:59 PM
Opinion10 big questions on climate change answeredWeatherWatch analyst Philip Duncan puts readers' 10 most commonly asked climate change questions to Niwa's Dr James Renwick.24 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandHas our stunner summer turned to custard?Summer has ground to a spectacular halt in a number of regions over the past week - is it going to get even worse?22 Jan 11:54 PM
Opinion<i>Philip Duncan:</i> Climate change facts melting awayKiwis are under-informed when it comes to climate change, says weather blogger Philip Duncan.18 Jan 07:55 AM
EntertainmentToday's weather for the Big Day OutFind out what the weather has in store for this Friday's Big Day Out music festival.14 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandClimate change comments draw angry fireWeather analyst Philip Duncan responds to the volleys of vitriol he received after his blog about global warming yesterday.11 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandCold comfort for climate change brigadeWeather expert Philip Duncan notes the cold snap embracing the northern hemisphere is making life tough on 'global warming' promoters.11 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandLet's focus on the positive2009 has been another crazy year of weather and here are some of the events that stood out to forecaster Philip Duncan.31 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandCrisis? What crisis?When I hear the word "crisis" I immediately envisage people with arms out desperately calling for help.21 Dec 11:10 PM