Photo: Getty ImagesEaster weekend holidaymakers in the South Island and eastern North Island have hit the jackpot with uncanny tropical temperatures, but they're coupled with strong wind warnings and watches. It's the highest April temperature since records began in the city in 1962, according to Metservice. Parts of the North Island have also been graced with warm weather. A strong wind warning is in place for Southland, North Otago, Dunedin and the Canterbury high country. Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures, Metservice said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 04, 2021 03:22 UTC