Kaikohe sweltered as hottest place in the country in April nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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A Queenstown Lakes District Council spokesman said ice was forming below the summit of the Crown Range, particularly on the Queenstown side. Roading crews had used significant amounts of grit on the Crown Range Rd, so motorists should slow down, take care and carry chains, he said. All other major roads around Queenstown and Wānaka remained opened, but there was a mix of wet and dry roads with light rain falling in some areas so motorists should expect winter conditions, the spokesman said.
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Lower North Island forecast from Wednesday May 19. State Highway 94 (Te Anau to Milford) closed on Monday between East Gate (Hollyford) and West Gate (Chasm) because of heavy snow warnings, and did not reopen until just after 8.30am on Wednesday.
Downed lines and trees: High winds causing chaos on Hawke s Bay roads nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.