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<i>Philip Duncan:</i> Climate change facts melting away
Kiwis are under-informed when it comes to climate change, says weather blogger Philip Duncan.
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Cold comfort for climate change brigade
Weather expert Philip Duncan notes the cold snap embracing the northern hemisphere is making life tough on 'global warming' promoters.
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Motorists warned as bad weather hits
Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds move up the country.
![Summer hail storm thrashes South](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Summer hail storm thrashes South
A short-sharp barrage of rain and hail pummelled Invercargill today leaving the city looking like a scene from mid-winter.
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Last decade warmest on record - Niwa
The noughties were the warmest decade on record in New Zealand, although last year was cooler than average, latest Niwa figures show.
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'Extreme weather event' expected in Britain
Millions of people living in southern England and the Home Counties were told to prepare themselves for up to 40cm of snow last night as Britain remained in the grip of the longest prolonged spell of cold weather for 30 years.
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Wild weather to hit southern, central parts
A vigorous front which has hammered the lower South Island with high winds and rain will attack central parts of the country today.
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Strong gales sweeping South Island
Damaging gales have hit the bottom of the South Island this afternoon and are moving north.
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Let's focus on the positive
2009 has been another crazy year of weather and here are some of the events that stood out to forecaster Philip Duncan.
![Hot, sunny welcome in store for 2010](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot, sunny welcome in store for 2010
A bright, sunny and hot day is set to welcome in the new year in most parts of the country.