Continued hot and humid temperatures have caused many to make the most of the outdoors, taking respite under shade and in the water.
A scorching 41C was felt in downtown Waipukurau yesterday, although Metservice have discredited this saying they measure abient temperatures rather than augmented temperatures.
However, it looks as though it will be a tale of two stories this week, with the hot and humid conditions to subside as the week draws to a close.
MetService Forecaster Tuporo Marsters said a ridge of high pressure remains over New Zealand, yet the ridge is expected to move off on Thursday, bringing a front from the south and the remains of recently-named Tropical Cyclone Fehi, tracking from the Coral Sea, will have a significant impact on New Zealand weather.
Temperatures tomorrow are expected to reach 30C in Hastings and 31C in Napier, with northerlies picking up in the evening.