Warmest temperatures are in the north this morning and cold and damp conditions prevail in some eastern areas of the South Island. The cool southerly is expected to continue its trek north along the east of the North Island today bringing showers.

Warmest locations

Whitianga 17

Mokohinau 17

New Plymouth 16

Cape Reinga 16

Hicks Bay 16

Coolest locations

Invercargill 5

Gore 5

Tara Hills (Central Otago) 5

Wanaka 6

Lumsden 6

Manapaouri 6

Windiest locations

South West Cape- Southerly gusting 55 kph

Manukau Heads- Westerly gusting 50 kph 

Wettest locations

Last hour- Hamilton and Blenheim