More heat forecast today, with showersMetService forecaster Samkelo Magwala told the Herald temperatures were forecast to remain on the hotter side today, particularly in the North Island. “Heat alerts have been issued for most parts in the east and for the north of the North Island,” he said. Magwala said a front across the top of the South Island on Sunday would move towards the bottom of the North Island last night. SH1 WAIOURU TO RANGIPO (DESERT ROAD) - STRONG WINDS - 6:05AMThere is currently a strong wind warning in place along this route. pic.twitter.com/1vt2TsKRiL — NZ Transport Agency - Central North Island (@nztacni) January 11, 2026Magwala said the top half of the North Island would remain mainly fine today, apart from one or two showers in Northland for the afternoon.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 17:55 UTC