Cyclone Ruby is tracking into the NZ area today and tonight but should remain offshore from East Cape – at least windwise anyway.

The rain portion of it is already being absorbed into the low over NZ and this brings more slips and flooding risks to eastern BoP, East Cape and then down into Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area.

We have the latest rainfall totals.

We also track the refreshing change coming for NZ (especially northern NZ which has had high humidity for a number of weeks now) over Thursday and Friday.

Plus, we take a look at the forecast for December 25th – it’s not yet locked in but with so many people asking about ChristmasDay, it’s time to cover what the long range forecasts are showing.