The All Blacks have made only one change to thier starting 15, Councillors are looking at knocking down the Michael Fowler Centre and MetService says a cold front from Antarctica has hit. Video / NZ Herald
Temperatures are forecast to plummet while thunderstorms, snow and hail could strike.
Violent electrical storms have also pounded parts of the South Island this morning.
The low-pressure system is currently sitting to the northeast of the capital Port Vila.
MetService National Weather: October 25th-27th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 26th
Region to be hit by highs, frosts and gales.
MetService has issued more than 20 weather warnings and watches.
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone
Severe tropical cyclone Lola will impact Vanuatu today with significant to destructive impacts. Video / NIWA
Rugby fans scramble for last-minute flights to Paris, how the Israel-Hamas conflict could affect petrol prices and Vanuatu braces for cyclone Lola in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
MetService National Weather: October 24th - 28th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 25th - 27th.
MetService Wellington Weather: October 25th - 27th.
MetService Auckland Weather: October 25th - 27th.
'Bitterly cold' conditions due to hit the South Island.
Intermittent showers and humid conditions are likely to be the main features of the week.
'There’s a cold outbreak with snow down to low levels [on Friday].'
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
An internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.
Forecasters are closely watching what looks set to be season's first tropical cyclone.
The official Labour Day road toll stands at three, with three other road deaths on Friday.
"The Domain is definitely not looking as attractive as it usually does" - deputy mayor.
What can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: October 20th - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Wellington Weather: October 20th - 22nd