Three separate forecasting models for tropical Cyclone Hola predict the storm is likely to hit New Zealand's North Island by early next week.
Forecasting graphics released to the Herald tonight show the storm tracking towards the country.
The first two models, from the UK Met Office, show Hola could hit the Bay of Plenty region on Monday, which would make it the third cyclone this season to affect New Zealand.
The third model, from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, predicts it could make landfall around 6pm on Monday.