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 weather which has blanketed New Zealand set to continue.

Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.

There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.

Thunderstorm warning for inland North Island, but otherwise mostly fine.

The sunniest weather will be in places east of major mountain ranges away from the front.

Staying out late on New Year's eve - it's going to be warmer than normal.

The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.

Following a wet Christmas period in the North Island, sunshine is expected at New Year's.

MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.

Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.

Cyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.

Forecasters are picking unsettled weather in the run up to Christmas.

Summer laying down the heat but more rain is on the way, forecasters warn.

Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours

This summer is going to make its mark as the one with no consistency.

One person has died after an avalanche on Mount Cook.

Auckland and Northland should expect heavy rain and wind to last into next week.

Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.

Auckland is facing another cold and wet day, following the turbulent spring weather.

A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.

Don't pack away your winter wardrobe, there's rain, hail and snow in the forecast.