Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken
However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country
A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.
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MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19
It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Polar blast chills New Zealand – rain, wind and snow expected
Snow could fall as low as 500 metres in some parts of the South Island.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV
Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
New record on the cards as warm weather approaches
Warm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August
MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice
Winter isn't over yet: Wet and windy weekend ahead for much of the country
Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.
'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week
'Winter is very much still around.'
Warmer temperatures on the way, sunny spells give taste of spring
Warmer temperatures are ahead — but forecasters are warning people not to get complacent.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
Is puffer jacket season over? Aussie air mass bringing first signs of spring
August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
Fog cancels 50-plus domestic flights, delays others at Auckland Airport
Frosty, sub-zero mornings and rain are in store for much of NZ over coming days.
MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August
MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August. Video / Metservice
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Weather: Cold temperatures and rain on the way
Single digits can be expected for much of the country this week.
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / Metservice
Touch of frost with sunshine for weekend
MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.
'Freezing': Kiwis wake to sub-zero temperatures, 57hrs of rain for Northland
Temperatures are colder than usual this morning and likely to stay that way this weekend.
Long-range forecast: La Nina looms beyond freezing start to August
Niwa gives two in three chances of this decade’s fourth La Nina forming over spring.
Explained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winter
What’s going on down at the South Pole?
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August: 31st of July - 3rd of August. Video / Metservice
'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in South
MetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.
Ferries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging gales
Damage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.