Remutaka Hill Rd closed by snow as icy blast continues for second day across New Zealand

Home / New ZealandUpdatedNZ Herald4 Aug, 2026 06:23 PM3 mins to readA polar blast has brought low-level snow, school delays, road closures and ferry cancellations across parts of New Zealand.Cold conditions remain across New Zealand, with snow closing the Remutaka Hill Rd again this morning. NZ Transport Agency Waka Ko

An Antarctic polar blast swept across New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, bringing snow to sea level and freezing temperatures that led to widespread road closures and school disruptions.Dunedin, the South Island's second-largest city, was blanketed in snow, prompting police to issue urgent warnings for residents to