A ridge lies over the South Island today, southerlies for the North Island.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Sunny with south to southeasterly winds.
Highs: 16-18

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly sunny with south to southeasterly winds, some cloud in the east towards the ranges.
Highs: 10-17

Eastern North Island
Mostly cloudy with showers, clearing away from Wairarapa in the afternoon but remaining further north. Fresh southerly winds, gradually easing from the south.
Highs: 13-15

Wellington
Morning cloud then mostly sunny, southerly winds.
High: 15

Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny, light afternoon north to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 16-17

Canterbury
Sunny with afternoon east to northeast winds.
Highs: 16-17

West Coast
Mostly sunny, light winds tend west to southwest in the afternoon.
Highs: 15-17

Southland & Otago
Mostly sunny with light northwesterly winds for most, tending northeast about coastal Otago.
Highs: 15-18

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz