Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel PeninsulaA few showers.
Waikato to Manawatu, including Bay of Plenty and the central high countryShowers, some heavy, with thunderstorms and hail south of Taupo this afternoon and evening.
Gisborne to Wairarapa, also Kapiti, Wellington and NelsonShowers in Wellington and Wairarapa, spreading elsewhere during the course of the day. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with hail.
Marlborough and CanterburyScattered showers, some heavy with hail, easing this evening. Snow to 700 metres in Canterbury.
Buller and WestlandFine apart from a few showers north of Hokitika, some heavy with hail.
Otago, Southland and FiordlandShowers with hail, especially in the south, and snow to 400 metres. Showers becoming isolated this morning and fine spells increasing.
Chatham IslandsA few showers.
