But MetService says the whiteout affecting parts of the South Island was caused by severe hail from summer thunderstorms. MetService forecaster Brian Mercer said the confusion was understandable, with ...

Brace yourself for a wild weather ride as heavy rain and snow starts to fall across a large part of the country. MetService has issued fresh weather warnings and watches for storms that are expected ...

Some 33 hours of snow is set to start falling in parts of the South Island in coming hours as a storm hits that is set to last up to three days. The incoming system is set to deliver widespread wind ...

Snow is set to fall on parts of the South Island today, with temperatures plunging to single digits and a “dicey” weather ...

A brief spell of wintry weather is expected to return over parts of Southland, Otago and Canterbury this weekend. "A cold front is forecast to cross the South Island on Saturday," commented MetService ...

Another two snow showers are expected to hit Southland before the weather begins to clear on Thursday. "We have Southland and Clutha on a watch for heavy snow," MetService ambassador Bob McDavitt said ...