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Fast-growing wildfires engulf California mansions
Fire danger is expected to continue all weekend.
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'Winter wonderland': Spring snow as cold snap sees temperatures tumble across both islands
One skifield posted photos of fresh snowfall amid the chilly change.
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MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026. Video / MetService
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.
MetService morning weather update: October 15, 2026
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Up to 11 tropical cyclones forecast as El Niño strengthens
At least four could reach severe category 3 strength or higher.
Cold snap: Strong winds, heavy rain and snow ahead
The week started with 20C-plus temperatures, but chilly weather is ahead.
MetService morning weather update: October 14, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 14, 2026. Video / MetService
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Snow possible for both islands this week after balmy temperatures
Christchurch Central was warmest today, reaching 24C.
MetService morning weather update: October 13, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 13, 2026. Video / MetService
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Millionaires’ homes destroyed as Storm Rachel lashes southern California
A surge in water levels forced residents to evacuate their homes in Long Beach.
Southern Ocean chill to halve temperatures as front sweeps up NZ
After days of balmy weather, a cold front is bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
'Really hot': One NZ Stadium hits sweltering 31C during afternoon rugby
Large fans ran on Sunday, but were not operating at full capacity.
MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026. Video / MetService
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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.
'Life-threatening storm surge': Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Warning that storm surge may reach almost 3m near the Alabama-Florida border.
El Niño: What growers need to know
OPINION: Forecaster says growers should prepare for a season of more weather variability.
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026.
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Warm, drizzly finish to school holidays as temperatures rise above 20C
Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.
MetService morning weather update: October 8, 2026
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