The unsettled spring-like weather pattern continues as we reach the halfway point of January. The week ahead looks changeable with hot and cooler weather, but generally speaking things will be a little cooler this week. Also, we track a tropical cyclone that hugs western Australia - but then helps fuel a storm closer to Antarctica and the South Island this Friday and Saturday - watch the video for this odd story!
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