Weather: Hawke’s Bay under strong wind warning as snow falls in Dunedin

Home / New ZealandUpdatedHerald ReportersNZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 01:52 AM4 mins to read‌MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026. Video / MetServiceThe wild tail end of winter continues today, with snow falling across the South Island and high winds about to batter Hawke’s Bay. Severe westerly gales could gust to 120km/h in exposed places throughout Hawke’s Bay, south of Hastings, and the Tararua District, with possible damage to trees, powerlines and AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.