Record low temperatures recorded across the North Island

Friday 7 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 8:06am

In this story MetService

Parts of the North Island experienced record-breaking cold over the last two days. MetService reported that Taumarunui reached a record low of -7.2C, while Rotorua set a new all-time low of -5.6C. Other areas, including Taupō and Auckland, also recorded significant temperature drops.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 7 Aug, 6:04am

   The coldest spot in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 7 Aug, 7:01am

   North Island coldest overnight, with one area dropping to -10C (opens in new tab)

   • Taumarunui, Rotorua plunge to record-breaking lows - MetService (opens in new tab) Fri 7 Aug, 7:01am
3. The PressFri 7 Aug, 7:45am

   Coldest day of the year for Christchurch (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesFri 7 Aug, 8:06am

   Waikato records its coldest morning in decades (opens in new tab)