Weather

Heavy rain could cause slips and flooding in Westland and Fiordland today into tomorrow, MetService says.

Much of the country had a wetter than average March, and the trend is expected to continue over the next few months, NIWA says.

Easter egg enthusiasts will be treated to perfect egg-hunting conditions on Sunday with clear skies and dry weather for most of country.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting the Gisborne ranges and Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki this morning.

It's been a wet 24 hours for many parts of the North Island with nearly 100mm of rain falling in inland Taranaki, and there's more to come.

More heavy rain is expected to hit the flood-stricken Kāpiti Coast tonight.

New Zealand hasn't had a below average temperature since January last year, scientists say.

Some Marahau residents are still living in fear of more forest harvest being swept down the hill onto properties, as the clean up is moving too slowly.