Auckland hits the negatives as freezing temperatures continue
New Zealand is experiencing a period of freezing temperatures, with several regions recording sub-zero readings. While temperatures are slightly warmer than the start of the week, meteorologists warn of a return to colder conditions over the weekend.
Why it matters
Extreme weather conditions impact public health, infrastructure, and daily life for residents across both the North and South Islands.
Freezing temperatures are persisting around the country but have warmed up from the beginning of the week .
It was a frosty start to the week with temperatures plummeting below -7C in some places in both the north and south islands.
MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker said of the main centres at 5am Wednesday morning, Taupō was the main standout at -4.1C, up from -5.6C at the same time Tuesday.
He said at 8am, Dunedin was -2.1C, as was Hamilton at 6am this morning.
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