Meanwhile, two centres could top 20C as mild winter rolls on.

Meanwhile, two centres could top 20C as mild winter rolls on.

Westland ranges may receive up to 350mm of rain over a 24-hour period.

Christchurch is expected to reach 21 degrees today but change is coming for the city and large areas of the South Island as heavy rain and strong winds remain the forecast for…

Methven has already recorded wind gusts reaching 130km/h this afternoon.