Rain was set to hit certain parts of the country this week. Photo / FileRain was set to hit certain parts of the country this week. Photo / FileRain for the top of the North Island and western areas of the South Island will contribute to unsettled weather for the first week of school holidays. A strong wind watch was in place for Banks Peninsula until 1am tonight, while similar watches for Dunedin and Clutha would expire later this evening. A high pressure system near the top of the country should see settled conditions in northern areas of the North Island.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 10, 2021 04:41 UTC