Heavy snow has closed the Desert Rd section of State Highway 1 through the central North Island and police said it was likely to remain closed all day.
A police spokeswoman said today heavy snow had closed State Highway 1 north of Waiouru.
Motorists travelling north needed to take a detour on State Highway 49 via National Park and exercise extreme care, she said.
Police also advised motorists to take care driving on State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo where snow was also falling heavily.
- NZPA
Heavy snow closes Desert Rd
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