Downpours are set to strike the lower South Island, with Fiordland and Southland under heavy rain watches. The watches are in place from 9am today, with Fiordland about and north of Dusky Sound's watch ending at 9pm. Southland is under a heavy rain watch until 7pm. Much of the South Island's east coast, however, is set for a scorching Sunday, with temperatures almost reaching 30°C. Further south, Dunedin was set to reach a high of just 19°C.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2026 22:51 UTC