Wet weather has arrived with heavy rain expected in parts of Bay of Plenty today.
A statement from MetService said a front which moved east over the South Island overnight moves across the North Island today, followed by a complex low.
"These features are expected to bring periods of heavy northerly rain to the west of the
South Island and central parts of the North Island," it said.
A heavy rain warning was in force for Westland south of Otira and Mount Taranaki.
A heavy rain watch remains in force for the ranges of Buller and northwest Nelson, northern and eastern Taranaki (away from the mountain), Waitomo, Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park, and the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty.