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Motorists warned over road conditions
NZPA - Tuesday July 8, 10:52 AM
Wintry conditions have again forced motorists to be careful of ice and snow on roads throughout the country.
Freezing weather contributing factor to boy's death
NZPA - Monday July 7, 03:22 PM
Police have ruled out foul play in the death of a 14-year-old Taupo boy, with died outdoors in freezing weather at the weekend.
Icy blast continues to wreak havoc
NZPA - Monday July 7, 11:55 AM
Motorists around the country continue to be stymied by the weather as roads stay closed due to snow and ice, particularly in the central North Island.
Roads reopen as big thaw begins
NZPA - Monday July 7, 10:05 AM
Roads are starting to reopen as the frozen central North Island begins to thaw, but drivers still need to take care, police say.
Air NZ flight hit by lightning
NZPA - Sunday July 6, 06:32 PM
National MP Lockwood Smith and a full cabin of passengers had a shocking experience when a bolt of lightning hit their plane last night.
Snow stops falling but disruptions continue
NZPA - Sunday July 6, 04:51 PM
Many state highways throughout the country remained closed today following an icy blast which brought low-level snowfalls yesterday and freezing gales today.
Snow, gale warnings lifted
NZPA - Sunday July 6, 01:27 PM
Snow and severe gale warning have now been lifted throughout the country although many major roads, including the Desert Road, remain closed and others only accessible with chains.
Cold front brings traffic to a standstill
NZPA - Sunday July 6, 09:18 AM
Roads throughout the central North Island and lower South Island remained closed this morning, as an icy blast continued to sweep across the country.
Foul weather causes crashes, strandings
NZPA - Sunday July 6, 07:11 AM
Foul weather has continued to plague motorists into the night with crashes and strandings reported throughout much of the country.
Icy weather causing traffic chaos in North Island
NZPA - Saturday July 5, 06:01 PM
The icy blast sweeping up the country moved to the North Island today, causing traffic chaos and more road closures.
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Jul 9 1996

A three kilometre stretch of the Tairei River at Henley,southwest of Dunedin, was covered in ice. A local said "...you can throw stones on it and they slide along. My husband saw a pukeko land on the ice and it slid right across the river and hit the bank". The ice followed a week of heavy frosts.

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