Northern and western areas from Northland to Wellington, including Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and the central high country
Fine, apart from areas of cloud morning and evening. Patchy drizzle developing about the hills of Taranaki, Waitomo and the central high country tonight.

Gisborne to Wairarapa, also Nelson, Marlborough and Canterbury
Fine weather.

Buller, Westland and Fiordland
Patchy drizzle spreading north, turning to rain in Fiordland this morning and Westland during the evening, with some heavy falls in Fiordland.

Southland and Otago
Mainly fine. Scattered rain developing about Southland and the Southern Lakes this evening, then spreading to the rest of Otago overnight.

Chatham Islands
Cloudy periods and occasional light showers.