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MetService Severe Weather Update: May 28th - May 30th
MetService Severe Weather Update: May 28th - May 30th
MetService Weather New Zealand: May 28th - May 30th
MetService Weather New Zealand: May 28th - May 30th
Focus: Cold Snap hits NZ
MetService warns that the cold weather we've been experiencing isn't over yet.
Snow job: Rain, hail, ice freeze temps in single digits
Queenstown will be the coldest place today with an expected low of -5C.
Time to bundle up as freezing temps from Antarctic loom
Freezing temperatures and southerlies sourced from Antarctic means it's time to bundle up.
Minus temperatures and bitterly cold gales forecast for much of the country
Southerly gales are due to hit eastern coastal areas today and tomorrow.
Teen loses twin brother in falls tragedy: 'The water just didn't stop rising'
Teen talks for the first time about the Cascade Falls tragedy that killed his twin.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
MetService Weather New Zealand: May 25th - 27th
MetService Weather New Zealand: May 25th - 27th
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
7000 lightning strikes rattle the north and more snow in the far south
Auckland is next in line as front sweeps north.
Hail, snow and rain: Wintry weekend ahead
Fronts bringing rain, thunder, snow and wind will make an appearance over the weekend.
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
Cold front surges up country
Cold front surges up country and Queenstown seems to be the worst affected area in New Zealand. / ODT
Focus: Climate Change makes for grim outlook
Experts warn climate change will bring more extreme weather events to New Zealand.
Cold front surges up country, here's how to stay warm
"It might be time for the electric blankets and hot water bottles."
Rude awakening as bitter blast sends temps plunging
Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.
Bitter blast brings snow down to 200m, closes roads
The snowfall is forecast to ease today, before another Antarctic blast arrives tomorrow.