This week kicks off with sunny and dry weather in many regions but Aucklanders were greeted by some dramatic looking waterspouts and funnel clouds this morning due to an offshore thunderstorm near Waiheke Island – we have a couple of photos.

The forecast for ANZAC day looks ideal in many places but showers will impact the eastern North Island and western South Island.

Then this weekend welcome to Autumn! We have a classic Autumn set up with a burst of heavy rain and gales then a colder, showery, change behind it all. Full details in today’s weather video…