What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island
That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.
Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.
The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.
Read more about today's weather here.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.3% Nah - not for me
Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better
Hey neighbours,
Waking up with sore shoulders and stiff mornings? Here’s the plot twist - it might actually be your mattress (and pillow) letting you down.
It’s the perfect time to upgrade. New Year, New Bed! Our Boxing Day Sale is still on, so why not treat yourself to a mattress that actually supports you and helps you wake up refreshed? Side sleeper? Back sleeper? Tossing and turning? We’ve got tips and solutions for every kind of snoozer.
Don’t settle for mornings that hurt, your bed should work with you, not against you. Curious about how your mattress could be affecting your shoulders? Check out our blog: beds4u.co.nz...
Find your nearest Beds4U store here: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day
Here’s to starting 2026 waking up refreshed, because mornings should feel amazing!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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