Another surge of severe weather will spread across New Zealand over Wednesday and Thursday. We also take a look at the start of Labour Weekend - it's an unsettled forecast that sees a mix of wind, rain, showers but also sun this upcoming long weekend. And with end with a sunset photo from Auckland's Hillsborough Rd.
New Zealanders may have to pack their umbrellas for the upcoming long weekend.
Wet and windy weather has been forecast for much of the country on Saturday, MetService chief forecaster Peter Kreft says.
But on Sunday the wild weather should settle down for most, with strong westerlies moving away fromthe country.
"Monday is still a bit far off to be too definitive, but is looking dry for most areas to begin with,'' Mr Kreft said.
"However, there is the chance of rain finding its way into northern and western areas of the North Island again late in the day.''