Weather
Wintry blast in spring breaks October weather records
A spring Antarctic blast has broken all sorts of records and left much of the country feeling unseasonably chilly.
It was -3C at Wanaka Airport - the coldest October day since 1992. Beaches in… Video, Audio
Explained: The 'loopy' reason behind our polar blast
What's going on with the weather? Temperatures in some parts of the country crashed by up to 20C this week, but are expected to rebound back to warmer temperatures within days.
Sydney set to smash rainfall records as Australia braces for more floods
Sydney is set to record its wettest year in 164 years as authorities braced for major floods in Australia's east, with more heavy downpours expected to fall over the next three days.
Polar blast: Chilly temperatures expected to continue
Heavy snow warnings have expired and most highways have reopened after a polar blast dumped snow and closed roads in the South Island, and the freezing weather swept into the lower North Island. Audio
Snow and ice cause excitement and diruption to Te Waipounamu
The polar blast has hit the South Island and the lower North Island, bringing sub zero temperatures, snow, hail and strong winds.
The unseasonal cold snap has closed roads and caused disruption… Audio
Snow: Waka Kotahi on South Island roads
Snow and ice is causing some disruption for travellers throughout the South Island in the middle of the school holidays.
South Island journey manager Tresca Forrester gave RNZ another update. Audio
Snow update: Canterbury farmer worried about windchill
Snow has fallen down to sea level in Christchurch and Dunedin is covered in white after the polar front hit the motu.
Metservice has warned the freezing temperatures could cause stress for… Audio
Banks Peninsula dealing with more extreme weather
Christchurch's Banks Peninsula has been dealt with another round of extreme weather with a significant coating of snow falling overnight.
Twenty centimetres of snow has fallen in the higher areas… Audio
Forecaster on October's polar blast
The country has well and truly moved into a second surge of cold air in an unusual spring cold snap.
Snow has fallen in some areas of the South Island and some coastal areas have received a dusting… Audio
October cold could affect Wellington transport
A snow warning for Remutaka Hill Road could cause mass disruption for Wellington commuters.
Metlink had replaced trains with buses this week for planned maintenance - but if Remutaka Hill Road is… Audio
Snowy start for Dunedin
It's a snowy start in Dunedin this morning, with a heavy downfall expected until nine o'clock.
A second Antarctic front has brought a fresh flurry overnight, falling across the Southern and Eastern… Audio
Wairarapa farmers worried by forecast
The usual sights of lambs and flowers blossoming for spring has been swapped out for snow this morning for farmers in many places.
The late season polar blast hit Southland yesterday, but Wairarapa… Audio
Polar blast causes trouble on the roads
A polar blast hitting southern and eastern areas of the country has dumped snow from Invercargill up to the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Metservice has been forecasting up to 15… Audio
South Island braces for deluge of snow and freezing temperatures
A second cold front is forecast to bring fresh snow to sea level in Dunedin and Christchurch tonight, with up to 20cm expected to fall on higher parts of Banks Peninsula.
Snow expected to hit parts of Wellington tonight
A polar blast has brought icy temperatures and snow to the South Island - and a second more intense front is now moving north across the country, with snow expected in Wellington tonight.
Temperatures could drop up to 15C in 18 hours
If you think it's cold now, wait till you see the temperature this afternoon.
Icy Antarctic air is moving up the country, but a second, more intense front will make it even colder later today.
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Chance of snowy roads in the South Island
Drivers travelling across the South Island could be met with snow-covered roads this morning with a heavy downfall forecast.
Warnings are in place for several alpine passes, and up to four… Audio
Polar blast to bring snow
An icy front is due to grip parts of New Zealand today with snow down to low levels expected on both islands. Joining Nick Truebridge with the latest is WeatherWatch forecaster Philip Duncan. Audio
Farmers trudge on with 'consistently wet and terrible' conditions
One Waipukurau farmer says livestock and people are getting tired of the challenging conditions that have been ongoing for the past three months.
