New Zealanders have woken up to bitter cold and heavy rain, with severe weather warnings flagging the wild weather is expected to continue this weekend. Heavy rain was forecast for the evening through to Sunday. SUPPLIED The weather forecast in Wellington is cold and wet with showers expected all day and potential hail come Saturday afternoon. A heavy rain warning was currently in place for eastern Marlborough, the Kaikoura Coast, southern Wairarapa and eastern hills of Wellington. While the city could enjoy some warmer temperatures with a high of 20C forecast, it would see downpours again with heavy showers picked to fall.

Source: Stuff April 05, 2019 19:52 UTC