Winter wonderland: Snow covers central North Island
Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.
Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
Four snow warnings have been issued across the country.
Three power poles and a parked car damaged as stormy weather rocks the north.
Intense showery conditions that are prevalent today are forecast to ease tonight.
Strong winds are expected in the region today, with Rangitoto ferry sailings cancelled.
If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.
MetService National Weather: June 7th - July 9th.
Heavy showers and potential thunderstorms continue in Auckland today.
Fire crews went to up to 50 weather related call-outs in Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
Queenstown is down for 75cm of snow over the next three days.
Strong cold southerlies will spread over the country during Wednesday and Thursday.
Dam storage has barely climbed above 50 per cent. It is normally 80 per cent in July.
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
MetService National Weather: June 3rd - July 5th.
It's possibly the nippiest start to the day everywhere across New Zealand.
The clouds made for jaw-dropping sight over Bay of Plenty this evening.