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New Zealand Records Third-Warmest Winter on Record Amid Climate Shifts
Meteorological data confirms that New Zealand experienced its third-warmest winter on record, continuing a long-term trend of rising seasonal temperatures. Climate scientists attribute the anomaly to shifting weather patterns and ongoing global warming impacts across the region.
4 Sept, 01:54 — 4 Sept, 02:49
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rnzHigh20h ago
New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record
A summery 26C day in Christchurch was among the standouts.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual19h ago
Winter 2026 is New Zealand’s third-warmest on record
Only one winter since 2000 has been colder than average.
By Kate Newton
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: rnz · 4 Sept, 01:54|Full coverage: 2 · 55m|Window: 55m
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