Programming Note: Apologies but we have no video on Thursday – back again on Friday! – A storm in the Tasman Sea peaks today in power, then drifts towards New Zealand over Thursday to Saturday as it falls apart.

The subtropical flow will be windy from the north as the large low interacts with a powerful outgoing high pressure zone.

Severe weather is therefore possible in both main islands over the coming days – and MetService has a number of warnings and watches in force now.

We cover NZ’s weather over the coming days, weekend and into the start of next week – plus a 7 day rainfall map.