NZ Summary ForecastsNational Short Range SummaryNorthland Partly cloudy with showers, clearing to fine this afternoon. Auckland to Taumarunui, also Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Taupo Mainly fine today with just the odd shower. Taranaki and Taihape to Kapiti Partly cloudy with a few showers. Gisborne to Wairarapa, and Wellington Showers, heavy at times with the chance of hail. Thunderstorms possible about the coast until afternoon. Nelson, and Buller to Fiordland A fine day apart from areas of early cloud about Buller and Nelson. Marlborough and Canterbury Showers, some heavy, easing in the evening. Thunderstorms possible about the east coast this morning. Otago and Southland Showers, clearing by this evening and fine spells increasing. Chatham Islands Occasional rain with heavy falls. Thunderstorms possible before dawn. National Long Range Forecast to 6 MarchTuesday North Island: Showers in the east and south easing. Fine or becoming fine elsewhere. South Island: Generally fine, with any remaining showers in the east clearing. Wednesday North Island: Fine, with isolated showers in the east clearing. South Island: Mostly fine. Partly cloudy in the west with a few showers in Fiordland. Thursday North Island: Fine apart from some cloudy areas in the west. South Island: Cloudy periods and the odd shower in the west and south, with rain in Fiordland. Mostly fine elsewhere. Friday North Island: Partly cloudy in the west with the odd shower. Mainly fine elsewhere. South Island: Rain in the west, possibly heavy, with scattered falls for Otago and Southland. Mostly fine elsewhere. Chatham Islands Showers, possibly heavy, clearing on Wednesday then cloudy periods. Gale southerlies easing Wednesday. Light winds on Thursday then northerlies developing on Friday. Article © 2026 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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