What spring? A wintry blast has hit the country today bringing warnings of strong winds, heavy snowfall and huge swells. But that hasn't stopped people from enjoying the fun that the cold weather brings. Check out the story here: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/video-blizzard-time-year-resilient-southerners-shocked-tourists-embrace-freezing-weather | 1News

46K views · 447 reactions | As New Zealand sees a rise in new Covid-19 cases, Michael Baker is calling for a change in the way new cases are being reported and announced. “I think the way we report these cases sometimes looks a bit pessimistic,” says Dr Baker. “I sometimes think we should say instead we’ve gone for 40 days or 50 days without any local transmission and we’ve maintained our elimination status.” Read more: https://bit.ly/2BzyFRW | 1News | Facebook