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Spring cold snap: 10cm of snow to cover alpine pass and flooding hits roads
Flooding earlier reduced SH3 through the Awakino Gorge to one lane.
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'Really hot': One NZ Stadium hits sweltering 31C during afternoon rugby
Large fans ran on Sunday, but were not operating at full capacity.
Warm, wet start before Southern Ocean change bears down on NZ
A marked temperature drop is coming by Thursday.
27C to 13C: Weather whiplash as rain, cooler temperatures to sweep up NZ
Christchurch and Ashburton to hit 27C on Tuesday – then plunge to 13C on Thursday.
Warm, drizzly finish to school holidays as temperatures rise above 20C
Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.
Rain helps suppress 1400ha blaze near Queenstown, no flames visible
Five aircraft are supporting 23 firefighters as crews target hotspots.
MetService morning weather update: October 8, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 8, 2026. Video / MetService
Queenstown’s Walter Peak fire grows to 1200ha, crews make progress as winds shift
Four helicopters are cooling hotspots while crews battle steep terrain.
MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026/ Video / MetService
Spring shock: Temperatures plunge 12C as cold snap sweeps country
Highs in Blenheim and Christchurch are forecast to drop from 24C to 12C today.
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026. Video / MetService
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to hit central NZ
The wet and windy start to the school holidays is set to continue for parts of NZ.
Motorists warned of icy North Island roads as school holidays start
MetService forecast cold fronts bringing frosty, wet and windy conditions.
Police called over frost helicopters
The temperature dipped, and orchardists were busy overnight.
Cold fronts to bring wild start to school holidays and risk of heavy snow
The wettest weather is set for Sunday, with snow and gales possible.
Sub-zero snowy snap: Road warnings and frosty temps for both islands
Auckland is forecast to be a chilly 4C and both islands are set to drop below zero.
Wild waves: Large 6m swells to batter both coasts for second day
MetService says the largest waves will skirt Banks Peninsula and other western coasts.
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026. Video / MetService
10m waves dwarf Paeroa's giant L&P bottle as monster swell hits south
Coastal erosion, inundation and harbour dangers are possible before conditions ease.
Severe gale watches issued amid changeable weekend weather
Snow warnings are in place for the Crown Range and Milford roads overnight.
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService warns of thunderstorm and heavy rain risk for top half of North Island in coming hours
The risk for Auckland, Northland and Waikato is likely to “ramp up” into the evening.
Cold front: Snow risk shifts north after snow, flooding close highways
Snow and flooding closed two South Island highways.
Snow and flooding hit South Island highways as cold snap sweeps in
Drivers are urged to take care, with alpine snowfall warnings in place.
Spring freeze: Road snowfall warnings for Queenstown region
One-lane restrictions remain on the Crown Terrace road to Arrowtown.
Weather whiplash: South Island faces 20C to 10C plunge as snow returns
Cold air will bring rain and possible snow to higher parts of the South Island.
MetService morning weather update: September 14, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 14, 2026. Video / MetService
Another 'significant' dumping of snow forecast - where it could hit
A cold front is forecast to bring snow to high country areas, and rain elsewhere.
Snow warning issued for Desert Rd overnight
MetService warns that conditions could be hazardous on the central North Island road.