New Zealand’s looking at a change in the weather pattern – or at least North Islanders are – as low after low from Australia moves in bringing mild air, plenty of cloudy, and the odd day with set in heavy rain.

This weekend is no different – as a large low from Australia looms for northern New Zealand.

Sunday’s outlook is especially messy and tricky for us to lock in precisely where the heaviest rain will fall – but here’s the latest (oh, and the South Island? Looking fairly dry and calm).