Widespread frosts and sub-zero temperatures reported across New Zealand

Saturday 2 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 2 Aug 2025, 11:19am

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Many parts of the country experienced a frosty start to the weekend, with temperatures dropping below zero in several regions. Alexandra recorded the lowest temperature at -4.4C, while Taupō and Timaru both reached -3C on Saturday morning. Clearer skies and finer temperatures are expected to follow.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 2 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Weather: Widespread frosts, below-zero temperatures predicted for New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 2 Aug 2025, 7:48am

   Frosty start to weekend across NZ, swell warning for Wellington region (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 2 Aug 2025, 9:19am

   Weather: Cold start to weekend with Saturday morning frosts (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSat 2 Aug 2025, 11:19am

   Frosty morning as temperatures drop below zero for some places (opens in new tab)