Rain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.

Sky-watchers in South Island see sky turn red, with dust refracting light.

Concertgoers advised to take a jacket, there will be a shower or two this evening.

MetService Weather National: November 8th - 10th

MetService Weather Christchurch: November 9th

MetService Weather Wellington: November 9th

MetService Weather Auckland: November 9th

MetService Severe Weather: November 8th

MetService Weather National: November 7th - 9th

MetService Weather Auckland: November 8th

MetService Severe Weather: November 7th - 9th

Season's most intense storm, with winds peaking at 180mph.

Showers and rain expected to hit all major centres this weekend.

MetService Weather Christchurch: November 7th.

MetService Weather Wellington: November 7th.

MetService Weather Auckland: November 7th.

MetService Weather National: November 6th - 8th.

The country has basked in the sun for the past week but all will change this weekend.

MetService Weather Wellington: November 6th

MetService Weather Christchurch: November 6th

Warmer weather brings fireworks warnings.

The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the Weather Photographer of the Year.

The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winner of its Weather Photographer of the Year award, with lightning strikes and billowing storms among the top entries.

Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.

MetService Weather Christchurch: November 5th.

MetService Weather Wellington: November 5th.

MetService Weather Auckland: November 5th.

MetService Weather National: November 4th - 6th.

No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.

Unseasonably hot weather persists today.