Dunedin and other parts of Otago could be in for some thunderstorms today, which could bring heavy rain and hail. The MetService is forecasting a front to sweep over the upper South Island and western parts of the North Island today, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, before moving slowly northward tomorrow. High of 23CAuckland: Showers - frequent during afternoon and evening - and possible thunderstorms. 22C highHamilton: Rain and possible thunderstorms. 19C highDunedin: Occasional rain, possible thunderstorms.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2018 20:26 UTC