Heavy snow warning in place for central lower North Island

Tree struck by lightning in Auckland's Mission Bay (0:40) A severe weather watch is in place for much of the central and lower North Island, and MetService says snow is expected to fall to low levels in some areas. A heavy snow warning is in place for Taihape in the central North Island and MetService is also warning heavy snow may fall on the hills and ranges around Wellington, Wairarapa, ...