A north to northeasterly airflow lies over the country today, rain or showers in the west, drier weather out east.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly cloudy with showers, Bay Of Plenty may have rain all day. Showers may become heavy in the afternoon north of Auckland, perhaps some thunder too. Humid with northeasterly winds.
Highs: 23-25

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Partly cloudy, isolated showers especially from afternoon. Showers late afternoon / evening may become heavy with thunder. Northerly winds.
Highs: 22-29

Eastern North Island
Partly cloudy, chance of a spit or shower. Northeasterly winds.
Highs: 26-29

Wellington
Mostly cloudy with a few spits, mainly in the morning and again overnight. Breezy northerlies.
Highs: 23-28

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly cloudy with some rain, eastern Marlborough is drier with only a few spits or showers now and then. Northerly winds.
Highs: 23-27

Canterbury
Sun and some high cloud, spots of rain possible, more so up the high country closer to the main divide. Very warm with northerly winds.
Highs: 27-31

West Coast
Rain, heavy falls at times. Breezy north to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 21-23

Southland & Otago
Partly cloudy, coastal Southland may have a spit or shower. North or northeast winds.
Highs: 26-29