Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.

Kiwis should prepare for sticky and wet weather as several fronts move over the country.

The weather extremes will continue, with some places seeing sun and some seeing thunder

The warning starts after lunch and goes into the evening.

MetService National weather: November 16th-18th.

MetService Severe weather: November 16th.

Thunderstorms are expected about central parts of the North Island this evening.

Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.

Mosgiel enjoyed a scorcher yesterday.

MetService National weather: November 14th-16th

MetService Christchurch weather: November 15th

MetService Wellington weather: November 15th

MetService Auckland weather: November 15th

Black Ferns should face England under clear skies at Eden Park tonight.

Evacuations have occurred in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast as river levels rise.

Tokomaru Bay, East Coast flooding. Video / Tane TeUrunga Hare Carlson

Rain for much of the North Island on Friday, with heavy falls and easterly gales affecting the north and east. Warnings and Watches are in place, including a severe thunderstorm watch for Northland and Auckland through this evening. Conditions then improving through the weekend. Warm temperatures expected for most this weekend as high pressure moves in.

MetService National weather: November 11th-13th.

Stormy weather causing problems as it moves south.

MetService Christchurch weather: November 12th.

A Yacht ended up on the rocks after breaking its moorings in Waitemata harbour, Devonport. Video / Hauraki Gulf Weather

MetService Severe weather: November 10th - 11th.

MetService National weather: November 10th-12th.

MetService Christchurch weather: November 11th.

MetService Wellington weather: November 11th.

MetService Auckland weather: November 11th.

Fresh alerts have been issued with more of the North Island in the firing line.

Rare November front threatens Disney World and Trump's Mar-A-Largo resort.

MetService Severe weather: November 9th - 12th.

MetService National weather: November 9th-11th.