Weather

Widespread snowfalls continue to impact parts of the South Island, while wind warnings are in place for parts of the lower east coast of the North Island.

Seven Highways remain shut and warnings are… Audio

Southern farmers were bracing themselves for losses overnight as heavy snow continued to fall.

Late yesterday snow started to fall around parts of coastal Otago this evening, with reports of blizzard… Audio

Simon Davies, the president for Federated Farmers Otago region, is waking up to a farmer's nightmare - a winter wonderland during spring lambing season.

His farm is based on the coast at Toko Mouth.

Southern farmers are waking up to disastrous scenes this morning, as snow continues to fall amid the freezing weather.

Snow continued falling to sea level overnight in Fiordland, Southland and… Audio

Wind gusts have seen all lanes closed on Auckland's damaged Harbour Bridge.

The Transport Agency says it will reopen when the wind settles - and that travellers should expect delays this morning.

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New Zealand's southern-most region is still being hammered by the latest weather bomb.

Scattered snow showers are predicted for Southland today.

Southland District Mayor Gary Tong speaks to Corin… Audio

Severe weather continued overnight, with an influx of frigid air continuing to bring snow to parts of the country.

Cold air pulled in from the Antarctic is still making its way north, with sustained… Audio

It's been a snowy start for the school holidays with flurries down to sea level in parts of the lower South Island. Flights were grounded for most of the day, leaving holiday-goers stranded as biting… Audio

Jacinda Ardern stuck on the campaign trail in Invercargill due to heavy snow. NIWA's Ben Noll talks to the Panel about how long she may have to wait to get out of the region. Audio

Snow has fallen to sea level in the far south as the wild weather continues today, with heavy snow and strong wind warnings around the country. Jesse speaks to NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll. Audio

Heavy snowfall is causing widespread disruptions on the first day of the school holidays.

All flights in and out of Queenstown airport have been cancelled or diverted, while roads are closed across… Audio

It was a weekend of wild weather and it doesn't show signs of letting up.

Nava Fedaeff is a meteorologist at NIWA.

She speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

The weekend of wild weather has continued, with warnings for strong winds and snow in place for parts of the country.

Neil Walker is from the transport agency Waka Kotahi.

He speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

Severe weather battered much of the country over the weekend, with warnings and watches issued in every region of the nation. Severe wind gusts almost closed lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge… Audio

The weather is expected to get worse across New Zealand this morning in this one-in-every-five years sort of storm. Along with the weather itself come all the other sorts of safety considerations… Audio

A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio