Fine weather for most of the country today, a few scattered clouds otherwise clear

Christchurch flights cancelled due to fog as rain batters North Island

Air New Zealand said aircraft were departing, but arrivals were impacted by low visibility.

Heavy rain watch for top of North Island this weekend

MetService is forecasting periods of heavy rain with possible downpours and thunderstorms. Amounts may approach warning criteria and may even exceed warning amounts in localised areas.