There will be a mix of sunshine and showers over the country today, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of the North Island tonight.
Auckland will get occasional showers throughout the day, with westerly winds and a high of 17C.
There is an overnight high of 11C forecast in the City of Sails and heavy showers are expected later in the day and through to tonight.
Hamilton, Taupo and around the Waikato are in for occasional showers and fine breaks; while those in New Plymouth and Palmerston North will also see similar conditions - with temperature highs around the mid-teens.
Things look much brighter in and around Tauranga, Gisborne and Rotorua, where there are sunny spells forecast today and a temperature high of 18C in Whangarei, which will, however, see some showers at some point today.