34.5C! Record temperatures across the country
Today's top temperature was only one degree off the record for November.
Today's top temperature was only one degree off the record for November.
The heat arrived early in the South Island - with Dunedin hitting 24C by 3am.
The Coromandel and Hawke's Bay are set to become a sun lovers' paradise.
Australia's scorching weather heats up New Zealand too - but not Auckland.
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 2nd
Fine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.
MetService has delighted social media users with its Halloween-themed forecast.
MetService Weather National: October 31st - November 3rd
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 1st
A forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.
Commerce Commission is investigating anti-competitive behaviour.
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 31st
MetService Weather National: October 31st - November 3rd
MetService Weather National: October 28th - 30th
Temperatures are forecast to hit 30C in Blenheim next Sunday.
At least one person is being treated for hypothermia.
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 26th.
MetService Weather National: October 25th - 28th.