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Hail storms coat the ground across the upper North Island

StuffRNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 24 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A freak storm left hundreds of metres of a remote beach blanketed in hail on Saturday. The ice, which resembles snow or frost, was observed at the entrance of Kaipara Harbour in Northland.

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First reported by Stuff, Sun 24 Aug 2025, 9:20am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Hail storms coat the ground in upper North Island (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Freak storm coats Northland beach in hail (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Freak storm covers Northland beach in hail (opens in new tab)