A northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand today with plenty of rain for western regions and the top of the South Island, heavy in areas.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Rain with heavy falls, easing back a touch for Northland then Auckland from afternoon, elsewhere in the evening. Strong northeasterlies with gales possible for some coastal areas.
Highs: 17-19

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Rain, heavy falls about Taranaki and the Central North Island, perhaps Kapiti also. Breezy north to northeasterly winds, strong to gale for Taranaki.
Highs: 15-19

Eastern North Island
Cloudy with occasional rain, breezy north to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 18-19

Wellington
Rain, possibly heavy, more so from midday. Strong northerlies.
Highs: 16-18

Marlborough & Nelson
Rain, heavy for most, a little less heavy for eastern Marlborough, easing overnight. Breezy northerlies, strong about Golden Bay and the Sounds.
Highs: 15-17

Canterbury
Mostly cloudy with rain, heavy in the high country, clearing afternoon on wards across the plains starting in the north. Light winds.
Highs: 14-18

West Coast
Rain with heavy falls, easing in the evening and clearing Fiordland. Breezy northeasterlies ease this evening, light winds for Fiordland.
Highs: 15-16

Southland & Otago
Rain for Otago pushes into Southland this morning, clearing later this evening or overnight. Light winds.
Highs: 13-16