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Temps dive in south
A frosty morning has greeted many mainlanders with temperatures dropping below freezing. Christchurch, Timaru and Oamaru are on minus 3…
Aftershocks continue in south
Aftershocks continue to rock Fiordland in the South Island after last month’s mammoth 7.8 quake. A quake measuring 5.2 on…
Strong winds move in to Christchurch
Strong winds have moved in to Christchurch this afternoon. The nor’westers are averaging 50km/h with gusts close to 80km/h. Inland…
Temps up as Nor’ wester hits
Temperatures are varying across the South Island this morning but the nor’ wester is strong in places and pushing the…
Wind and rain warnings for South Island
Several wind and rain warnings have this afternoon be issued by the government forecaster MetService. Winds gusting up to 130km/h…
Person dies in South Island avalanche
One person has been killed in an an avalanche in the Ragged Range near Methven. Two people were buried –…
Gusty winds on the way
It’s the South Island’s turn to receive strong winds today as the isobars squeeze up together across the Southern Alps. MetService has…
Monday on the mainland
Southerners have woken to a frosty start in parts of the east and north but a windy beginning in the…
Chilly midwinter in the south
The last 4 weeks have been particularly cold in the east and south of the South Island with daytime highs…
Black ice hazard in South Island
Southern drivers are being warned to be on the look out for black ice on the roads. Roads in the…
