Gusty winds knocked out power to parts of Auckland yesterday.

A low from the Tasman Sea is set to affect the weather across the country.

It is not looking good for Mother's Day on the West Coast.

Kiwis set to bask in toasty weather over next few days before heavy rain on Mother's Day.

MetService Weather Wellington: May 10th

MetService Weather New Zealand: May 9th - 12th

MetService Severe Weather Update: May 9th - 10th

Most places will see rain at some point over the weekend.

MetService Weather Wellington: May 9th

MetService Weather Christchurch: May 9th

MetService Weather Auckland: May 9th

MetService Weather New Zealand: May 8th - 10th

MetService Severe Weather Update: May 8th - 9th

Expect warmer than average temperatures broken by cold snaps for start of winter.

MetService Weather Christchurch: May 7th / MetService

MetService Weather Auckland: May 7th / MetService

Warmer than average weather to continue through until weekend rains hit.

The warmer than average week ahead could end by the time the weekend rolls around again.

Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.

Almost 100 flights have been affected by this morning's fog.

MetService Weather New Zealand: May 4th - May 5th

MetService Weather Auckland: May 4th

MetService Weather Wellington: May 4th

MetService Weather Christchurch: May 4th

The chilly temperatures are here to stay, according to forecasters.