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More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.

MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19

It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.

Rain, snow and wind to blast the country

Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend

MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.

Winter isn't over yet: Wet and windy weekend ahead for much of the country

Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.

'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week

'Winter is very much still around.'

'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island

Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.

Is puffer jacket season over? Aussie air mass bringing first signs of spring

August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.

'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets Auckland

There is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.

64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport said delays were expected.

MetService National Weather: 16th - 20th July

MetService National Weather: 16th - 20th July

School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way

Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.

PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald

Chill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024

Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.

Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight

Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.

Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country

Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.