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Christchurch Heat Gives Way To Late-Week Wintry Snap
WeatherWatch and Canterbury Weather Updates are pointing to a warm start to the week before rain, wind and a sharp temperature drop later in the week.
Mon, 12 October 2026
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Canterbury Red Rain Warning Puts Kaikoura And Hurunui Rivers On Watch
Environment Canterbury has a region-wide flood warning in force as MetService issues a red heavy rain warning for Kaikoura and the Hurunui north of Hanmer Springs.
Mon, 6 July 2026
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Canterbury Alpine Snow Forecast Puts Test Weekend Travellers On Detour Watch
Forecasts supplied to NZTA show up to 20cm of snow possible around Porters Pass and Lewis Pass on Monday, with more snow between Burkes Pass and Lake Tekapo on Tuesday.
Fri, 3 July 2026
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Canterbury Weather Updates Points To Frosts Fine Days And Snow Risk Next Week
Canterbury Weather Updates forecasts frosts, fog and fine days through the rest of the week, with colder southerlies, hill snow and a more complicated pattern signalled for next week.
Tue, 30 June 2026
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Porters Pass snow forecast puts Canterbury alpine drivers on closure watch
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has warned that 15 to 25 centimetres of snow forecast around Porters Pass could require temporary closures on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast.
Thu, 25 June 2026
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Christchurch power outage leaves more than 1200 properties cold on winter night
More than 1200 Christchurch properties were without electricity across St Albans, Papanui and surrounding streets on a freezing winter night, with restoration estimated for 10.45pm.
Wed, 24 June 2026
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Canterbury crews fight eight fires as Christchurch breaks June heat record
Fire and Emergency crews battled eight blazes from Selwyn to Hurunui on the day Christchurch hit 25.1C, its warmest June day since records began in 1943.
Sat, 20 June 2026
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King's Birthday weekend forecast brings rain, wind and a surprise warm-up
New Zealanders heading away for King's Birthday weekend are being urged to watch the forecast, with rain, wind and a late-autumn temperature lift expected across parts of the country.
Fri, 29 May 2026
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Christchurch on track for driest May on record — just 5.2mm of rain recorded against 2012 record of 11.2mm
A persistent high-pressure ridge over Canterbury has kept Christchurch almost entirely dry throughout May 2026, with NIWA expected to confirm a new monthly rainfall record in the coming days.
Thu, 28 May 2026
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Rapidly deepening low brings flooding, outages and road closures
A rapidly deepening low has caused flooding, power cuts and road disruption, with emergency services and councils responding to weather-related damage across affected areas.
Fri, 8 May 2026
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Heavy rain warnings sweep South Island's west after settled start to May
A wet weather system has brought heavy rain warnings to the South Island's west, interrupting a settled spell and putting rivers, roads and coastal areas back under watch.
Tue, 5 May 2026
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NIWA outlook points to uneven winter rainfall risk across New Zealand
NIWA's seasonal outlook for May to July points to a winter period where rainfall, soil moisture and river flows may vary significantly by region.
Fri, 1 May 2026
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January Weather Wrap: Cooler Conditions in Parts of Canterbury
NIWA reported below-average temperatures across northern Canterbury during a changeable month.
Sat, 31 January 2026
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The night the southern lights came north: Kiwis capture rare aurora across New Zealand
A powerful solar storm pushed aurora australis farther north than usual, giving stargazers a rare summer light show over parts of both islands.
Wed, 21 January 2026
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What Christchurch Gardeners Should Watch During Changeable Summer Weather
Deep watering, mulch and morning routines can help gardens cope with Canterbury's mixed January conditions.
Fri, 16 January 2026
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Canterbury Holiday Weather: Beaches, Parks and Weekend Plans
Locals are keeping plans flexible as conditions shift between the coast, the plains and the peninsula.
Fri, 9 January 2026
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Warm Conditions Expected Across Canterbury This Weekend
Forecasters indicate settled weather across much of the region.
Thu, 1 January 1970
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Residents Urged to Prepare for Changeable Spring Weather
A reminder to keep an eye on conditions as the season progresses.
Wed, 31 December 1969
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Christchurch Gardeners Welcome Rain After Dry Spell
Recent showers have given gardens a much-needed boost.
Tue, 30 December 1969