Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Southern Ocean air is set to blast through the country early this week. Photo / Sylvie WhinraySouthern Ocean air is set to blast through the country early this week. Photo / Sylvie WhinrayA frigid southerly outbreak is set to send temperatures plunging across the country early this week.Hamilton and Taupō are forecast to record overnight lows about 8C below average for this time of year, while frosts could reach as far north as Northland.

The change follows a bitter weekend that