'Early morning temperatures could get close to zero in some parts' - MetService
Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected to start off the working week.
Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected to start off the working week.
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Cyclone Oma has swerved away from New Zealand, leaving in its wake a drizzly nuisance.
MetService is tipping overnight showers to pass this morning.
Heavy rain and gale force wind over the weekend for both islands.
Cyclone predicted to slide past the country but we're not out of the firing line yet.
Strong northwest winds ahead of a cold front could sweep the dust over the country.
The temperature will soar to early 30Cs in many parts of the country on Thursday
It's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Extreme dryness in Nelson and Tasman has allowed for 'fuel' for the blaze, NIWA says
Temperatures are tipped to rise again at the start of the week before another decline.
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Temperatures had been cooler overnight down south, according to MetService.
It comes after another sweltering night for some.
Respite from the hot weather of this week is looming in the next few days.
Temperatures are starting to reach the mid-30s in parts of the country today.
Sunblock supplies down, fans selling out and slushy sales up- people are feeling the heat.
Red-hot temperatures are forecast throughout the country this week.
Some parts of the country set to reach in excess of 30C and to continue until Thursday.
Many will experience 30C days from tomorrow to the end of next week
Many places will hit over 30C on Sunday, MetService says
Bad news everyone, more humid nights are on the way for many next week.
Kaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.
There's plenty to do in the city if you aren't leaving.
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
Temperatures have been higher than usual for many during the start of January.
Warm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.
Warm weather which has blanketed New Zealand set to continue.