Freezing cold temperatures across the country are causing disruption for motorists and train users this morning. According to Metservice, Twizel was the coldest place in the country with -7C at 6am, Christchurch -3.6C, Blenheim -1.6C and Queenstown -3C. Train services have restarted after all services on the Kāpiti Line were cancelled due to ice forming on overhead powerlines. All northbound services out of Wellington were suspended with buses transporting people between Wellington and Porirua. — Metlink Wellington (@metlinkwgtn) July 13, 2021Meanwhile, a car has rolled in Christchurch after sliding on black ice.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 13, 2021 20:00 UTC