Some farmers in Northland are already culling stock suffering in drought-like conditions, with the hot weather forecast over the weekend. Extreme dry conditions have already hit in parts of Waikato, Northland and the East Cape. There are wind warnings for the North Island and the South island's set for prolonged heavy rain in Fiordland and Westland. Louise Ternouth reports.
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