WeatherWatch: (Dec 4) Rain for North, Sun coming

Eastern and inland areas of both islands may be about to heat up significantly as a nor’west flow moves in across the South Island and lower North Island. Meanwhile in the upper North Island and some central North Island areas pockets of sub-tropical rain are moving down bringing relief again to farmers and gardeners battling a drier than average start to summer. Make the most of the rain – next week is looking dry for many main centres. If you love the heat – make the most of that too if you live in the deep south, as a colder change may move in as early as Sunday.