It's a cruel, cool summer

As holidaymakers shelter from persistent rain, forecasters have delivered a knockout blow - the rest of the summer will be cool.

Weak El Nino conditions are likely to stay, bringing below-average temperatures, said Niwa.

In the Hutt Valley and on the Kapiti Coast, the cleanup continued after heavy flooding.

Parts of State Highway 1 were washed out and campers and residents were evacuated.

Heavy rain predicted for Northland yesterday largely failed to materialise. Bursts of heavy rain were predicted for today, with possible falls between 30mm and 50mm.