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A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.

Snow, hail and polar cold temperatures as Antarctic blast hits New Zealand An Antarctic blast has swept up the South Island, bringing freezing temperatures, dumping snow and grounding Air New Zealand flights, is now moving over the North Island. With snow blanketing much of the south, leaving numerous highways closed and even falling to sea level in Christchurch overnight, the focus is now on the north, which is starting to feel the brunt of the polar air. "We are working with Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office to keep an eye on developments and are regularly inspecting our runwa...

Amazing images: Raw power and frozen beauty as polar blast strikes New Zealand A plane comes in to land at a snow-covered Queenstown airport. (Photo / George Heard) Amazing images: Raw power and frozen beauty as polar blast strikes New Zealand Tue, 29 Jun 2021, 2:04PM Snow has fallen to low levels across the Southland and Otago, with blizzard-like conditions in alpine areas. Herald photographer George Heard was on the spot to capture the frozen beauty as snow blanketed the Central Otago region. The polar blast saw snow falling down to sea level in Christchurch. Arrowtown w...