Former Cyclone Rene is likely to bring no more than drizzle but could push more warm, moist air on to Northland.
A fresh wind is expected to pick up from the southwest today, relieving the humidity of recent days.
WeatherWatch says the storm has rapidly weakened as it approaches New Zealand.
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