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Plunging temperatures have arrived for much of the country – but the worst is still to come.
Snow was spotted in Wellington on Tuesday afternoon, after large falls hit the Dunedin area closing roads and schools.
Strong winds have been hitting many areas too and MetService has warned there is still at least another day ahead of icy temperatures.
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