We have an ex-cyclone, a possible developing cyclone, and a big rainmaker all to monitor – but on top of that, a powerful high pressure zone which is currently smothering NZ with mostly dry weather.

Over the days ahead temperatures in NZ will start to lift up further.

Meanwhile Aussie has a number of rainmakers to contend with – and a low north of NZ may become a tropical cyclone in the next couple of days.