MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the lower North Island and parts of the South Island on Saturday.

MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas.

MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas.

Strong wind warnings and heavy rain watches have been issued for parts of the South Island as wild start to spring continues.

Heavy rain is on the cards for western and central parts of the North Island today, with heavy snow forecast for much of the South Island on Sunday.

Heavy rain is on the cards for western and central parts of the North Island today, with heavy snow forecast for much of the South Island on Sunday.

A slow-moving front over the south of the South Island is bringing "significant" snow for Queenstown Lakes, Southland and inland Otago, as well as...

MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country.

MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country.

CG Weather Update (Lalluram Desk). The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain