Parts of the country sizzled today with temperatures topping 33 degrees.Kaikoura was the hottest centre but Palmerston North and Gisborne weren’t too far behind on 31 and Masterton scored 30.

Humidity levels were high across many northern centres and it ‘felt’ hotter than the actual reading given.

Wanganui was 29 and Levin was hot on their heels with 28. Christchurch started off cloudy and cool but by later this afternoon, 27 was registered.

Tonight is another mild night on the cards for most of us and tomorrow more warm weather is expected across two thirds of the country but the deep south should see the coolest air once again.