State Highway 1 Reopens Amid Winter Chill | Auckland News

State Highway One is back open after a snow shutdown between Rangipo and Waiouru, but winter’s grip is firm across the country—with temps plunging below freezing, Mount Cook hitting -8°C, and wind-chill biting everywhere. The National Roads Agency warns drivers to slow down and stay safe as icy conditions persist. Cold air lingers through the week: lower South Island faces showers and teens, upper South Island gets frosty mornings, while North Island sees mixed weather—showers near Wellington, clearing east, and sunny skies in the far north with mild highs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6167458767c2a87