January 2019 was Australia's hottest month ever recorded
Meteorologists have confirmed the January heat was off the charts.
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MetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd February
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd February
'Peak' heatwave today, with temps up to 37C
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Mount Cooking! Sizzling South Island nearing mid-30s
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MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February
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MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
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