Warm and settled weather forecast for much of New Zealand

Monday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 9:59am

A slow-moving high-pressure system over the Tasman Sea is expected to bring sunshine and rising temperatures across the country. These settled conditions are forecast to continue through the start of Labour Weekend.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 19 Oct, 1:41pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 20 hours

1NewsMon 19 Oct, 1:41pm

Here comes the sun: Warm, fine weather ahead for much of NZ (opens in new tab)
StuffTue 20 Oct, 9:59am

Warmer, settled week ahead as high pressure system heads towards Aotearoa (opens in new tab)