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

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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