Temperatures soar across New Zealand with Christchurch recording the highest heat

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 3:22pm

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Christchurch recorded the highest temperature in the country on Thursday, reaching 28.2C at Port Hills. Other warm areas included Kawerau, Blenheim, and Gisborne. MetService expects warmer weather to continue for several days, though thunderstorms are forecast to threaten the North Island this weekend.

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1. The PressThu 6 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Christchurch expected to hit 29C as temperatures around the region soar (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 3:00pm

   Temperatures soar around the country (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 3:22pm

   Christchurch nears 30C as temperatures soar, but thunderstorms to threaten North Island (opens in new tab)