
Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero
Temps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.
Temps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.
Beryl, the earliest Cat 4 on record, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 225km/h.
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
MetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.
Police said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.
The end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.
Fire and Emergency Specialist Water Rescue Teams are onsite in Wairoa assisting with the severe weather. Video / FENZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responded to questions about the effects of extreme weather on the East Coast. Video / Mark Mitchell
East Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.
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Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
The hazy weather also caused ferry cancellations and a motorway crash this morning.
Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
Several heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.
Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.
The region's in for a heavy soaking.
Police are urging motorists to defrost their windscreens as winter sets in.
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
Mild start to the week ends with sudden cold snap.
Rain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.
Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex Robertson
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.
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