New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast

Update: 2025-12-17

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After a hot and sunny start to December, New Zealand has been hit by a cold snap. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann.

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New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast

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New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast

New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast