Slip, slop and slap is the key message of the day, as soaring temperatures continue in many parts of the country today.
Christchurch is the hottest place to be, with a temperature high of 32.8C. Although that brings a hot day, the highest temperature ever recorded in the city was in February, 1973, when it hit an eye-watering 40C.
Blenheim is the second hottest place in the country, with a high of 31.1C, followed closely by Hastings, 31C and other areas including Dunedin, which this morning saw temperatures reach 24C. Rain and winds later this afternoon, however, has seen the heat drop in the last few hours in Dunedin.
Aucklanders have been basking in the sun today, with a temperature high of 24.3C and similar conditions in other areas including Wellington, Tauranga, Whangarei and Rotorua.