Freezing temperatures cause crashes and train suspensions across New Zealand

Friday 25 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 9:31am

In this story MetService, Metlink, Oscar Shiviti

A cold snap has brought freezing temperatures to parts of the country, causing multiple crashes and suspending some trains in Wellington. In the Waikato, Hamilton recorded its coldest morning of 2025 at -3.2C, while Taupō reached a regional low of -4.6C.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 25 Jul 2025, 9:00am

   Coldest morning hits Hamilton, Taupō claims winter low (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 9:31am

   Freezing start around the country causes crashes, halts trains in Wellington (opens in new tab)