MetService forecasts rain, thunder and snow as winter weather shifts

Home / New ZealandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·22 Jul, 2026 08:00 PM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Finance Minister defends Government as inflation rises, and red meat sector braces for US tariffs | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldRecent settled weather is expected to give way to rain, possible thunderstorms and even snow as the country moves into the second half of winter. A front moving across Te Waipounamu (the South Island) is expected to bring a moderate risk of thunderstorms to Westland, Fiordland and Stewart Island this AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.