
Weather: A cold and foggy start to the day
Heavy fog shrouds the motorway at Hobsonville this morning. Video / Dean Purcell
Heavy fog shrouds the motorway at Hobsonville this morning. Video / Dean Purcell
Fenz spokesperson says crashes mainly in the Tasman and Canterbury regions.
Mountain weather has plunged way below freezing but even Aucklanders are shivering.
MetService National weather: July 2nd - 4th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: July 3rd. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: July 3rd. Video / MetService
Climate change means it's been 53 months since NZ saw one with below-average temperatures.
Average high temperatures in Vancouver in June are 22C. This week thermometers hit 46.6C.
Antarctica's just-confirmed new record high of 18.3C is an average Auckland day in March.
After what's likely NZ's hottest June, Niwa is picking more mild - but variable - weather.
Sunshine for most - but wrap up warm before heading out today.
Aucklanders have been through another bitterly chilly night.
Motorists are asked to remain cautious on the South Coast.
Bitter cold mornings continue as blast trails over New Zealand.
MetService Wellington weather: 1st July. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: 1st July. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 30th - 2nd July. Video / MetService
Wild swells in the capital were set to worsen tonight.
Last year similar waves washed over homes, broke windows, and caused flooding.
Downtown Community Ministry had outreach teams looking for rough sleepers today.
Raw power and frozen beauty as polar blast strikes New Zealand. Video / George Heard
Skiers keen for fresh powder at Remarkables. Video / ODT
A polar blast has hit the South Island.
MetService Auckland weather: June 30th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: June 30th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: June 29th - 1st July. Video / MetService
Low temperatures, snow and large waves unleashed across New Zealand today.
Snow falling at Queenstown Airport on Monday night. Video / Supplied