New Zealand

Thunderstorms hit the north as severe frosts grip the south

Squally thunderstorms with gusts up to 100km/h threaten Auckland and Northland while southerners face sub-zero temperatures and frosts.

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Northland and Auckland are in line for squally thunderstorms with gusts reaching up to 100km/h. Meanwhile, the South Island is waking to frosty conditions and sub-zero temperatures. The lowest temperature was recorded at Mount Cook, where the mercury dropped to -6.3C on Sunday morning.

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NZ Herald

Northland thunderstorms with 100km/h gusts, frosts in the South Island

Both Auckland and Northland in line for thunderstorms, with a frosty start in south.

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Newstalk ZB

Northland thunderstorms with 100km/h gusts, frosts in the South Island

Squally thunderstorms with gusts up to 100km/h are threatening the top of the country, as southerners wake to a frosty start and sub-zero temperatures for some.

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RNZ

Weather: Heavy showers up north, severe frosts in the south

MetService recorded the lowest temperature at Mount Cook, where the mercury plunged to -6.3C on Sunday morning.

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