Tag: South Island
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Snow Closes Roads and Triggers Power Outages Across New Zealand
Winter Weather Grips New Zealand: Snow, Flooding Risks, and Power Disruptions Residents waking up to a wintery scene across much of New Zealand found roads blanketed in thick snow, with Canterbury and the broader central districts taking the brunt. The heavy snowfall has closed several state highways, trapping vehicles and complicating travel for commuters and…
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Winter Storm Strikes South Island While Central North Island Faces Lightning-Powered Power Outages
Snow Clauses the South Island while North Island confronts a power crisis A wintery front has turned parts of New Zealand into a snowy landscape, with residents in the South Canterbury waking to thick snow covering roads and farmland. The conditions have not only disrupted daily life on the ground but also sparked transport delays…