Ice on plane delays Wellington flight as polar blast hits
Snow is expected to blanket much of the South Island.
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MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
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MetService National Weather: August 7th
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MetService Christchurch Weather: August 7th
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MetService Wellington Weather: August 7th
MetService Wellington Weather: August 7th Video / MetService
MetService Auckland Weather: August 7th
MetService Auckland Weather: August 7th Video / MetService
Auckland covered in blanket of 'extreme' fog, country in for fine weather
There are road snowfall warnings in place for tomorrow, and more are expected this week.
‘Executive tension’: NZ’s weather wars – official papers reveal safety concerns, conflict between Niwa, MetService
'Settings of MetService and Niwa may be inefficient and could lead to public safety risk'.
Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
New flood risk tool launched online for Auckland
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MetService National Weather: August 4th - August 6th
MetService National Weather: August 4th - August 6th.
Auckland sees break from wild weather, as dry but cold days expected
Football and rugby fans should expect dry conditions for their games.
Roads close as snow falls and temperatures drop
Temperatures in the North Island have plunged to freezing overnight, with snow and crashes closing four state highways. Video / NZ Herald
Tonga records a chilly 9.3C - slightly warmer than Stewart Island today
Red Cross helped provide extra blankets for hospital patients.
Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C
The heaters were on high as Aucklanders found themselves scraping ice off windscreens.
‘Mass of mud’ flowing away from Northland
Vast volumes of sediment are pouring into the region's streams and harbours.
Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years
The heavy rains have caused at least 20 deaths.
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
Road closures due to snow and strong winds
Snow has closed many South Island roads and the North Island is being warned to brace for snow and strong winds as a winter storm hitting New Zealand moves up the country.
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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
Watch: Intense lightning over Tokoroa as weather worsens
Time Lapse video of lightning from Arthur St, Tokoroa. Video / Dave Shaw
Watch: Heavy snow falling over the Crown Range
Heavy snow has been seen falling over the Crown Range, as weather warnings continue. Video / Jim
High wind alert for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thunderstorms and hail may also accompany the strong gusts.
MetService Auckland Weather: August 2nd
MetService Auckland Weather: August 2nd. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch Weather: August 2nd
MetService Christchurch Weather: August 2nd. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington Weather: August 2nd
MetService Wellington Weather: August 2nd. Video / MetService
Strong winds cause waves to cover road in Dunedin
Anderson Bay causeway is covered by waves caused by strong winds in Dunedin. Video / Otago Daily Times
Snow briefly closes Crown Range road
The first day of August has brought heavy snow to Central Otago causing the Crown Range road to close briefly around midday. Video / Otago Daily Times
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Polar storm: 11,000 lightning strikes zap south, 200 km/h gusts blast alps
While the south bears the storm's worst, 6m waves and gales are set to hit the north.