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Live: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour Bridge
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
Explained: Why it's freezing in Auckland and snowing almost everywhere else
What's going on with the weather? Blame a weird sequence that began in the Indian Ocean.
Polar blast sweeps New Zealand
October snow falls in Christchurch for first time in 53 years; polar blast sweeps through South Island, Wellington - cold temperatures in Auckland. Video / Supplied
'Enormous' rain event worrying Australian weather forecasters
Sydney could receive 30mm between now and Friday during this major rain event.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 October, 2022
Many Kiwis wake up to a whiteout, economy proves resilient post-Covid and why more are taking 'extreme measures' to avoid socialising in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Hail the size of marbles hits Rolleston Christchurch
Hail the size of marbles hits Rolleston Christchurch. Video / Hannah Winter
Slips, rare October snow warning for Napier-Taupō road
MetService has issued a snow warning for Napier-Taupō road for overnight Wednesday.
Watch: Newborn lambs in the spring snow
A polar blast has brought snow fall to the South Island this morning. Video / George Heard
'Deeply anguished': 10 mountaineers killed in Himalayan avalanche
The trainee mountaineers were swept away on a peak in the Gangotri range.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
'Straight from Antarctica': Snow in Wellington CBD possible as polar blast hits
It could snow to sea level in the capital.
MetService National weather: October 4th - 6th
MetService National weather: October 4th - 6th
'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blast
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Antarctic polar blast: Extreme weather at Scott Base
Arrival Heights in Antarctica has been hit by severe weather and wind. Video / Jamie McGaw / Antarctica New Zealand
MetService National weather: October 4th - 5th
MetService National weather: October 4th - 5th
Snow to sea level: Polar blast hits, heavy snow watch
There's a chance snow will close many South Island roads.
Weather: Polar blast to bring snow to sea level in South Island
Christchurch is in for chilly lows of -1C on Wednesday.
Florida, 47 dead, struggle to power back up after Hurricane Ian
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Hurricane Orlene strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Orlene is expected to make landfall early next week.