But further North, Metservice issued heavy rain warnings for the top west of the South Island as well as the Richmond Range area, yesterday. On Wednesday, periods of rain will dampen most of the country, possibly turning heavy in the west of the North Island and northern South Island. Auckland: Showers developing later Friday evening, a few showers on Saturday, with a fine day on Sunday, before a partly cloudy day on Monday. Hamilton: A few showers forecast on Friday and Saturday, clearing for a fine day on Sunday with a little wind. Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 28, 2021 16:07 UTC