A fine start to the Weekend - NZ Weather forecast for Sat 7 Mar 2026

- For most it will be a fine start to the weekend, with high pressure set firm over the North Island. - In the south, our next weather front makes slow progress northwards stalling over Fiordland this afternoon. - A Heavy Rain Warning covers the region from Doubtful Sound to Haast from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. --- Visit www.metservice.com for the latest NZ weather updates. Whether you’re hanging out the washing, heading to the beach, or preparing for a storm. Wherever you are in Aotearoa, MetService is here to help you plan, prepare, and be weather-ready. Follow our socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/metservicenz X (Formerly Twitter): x.com/MetService Facebook: www.facebook.com/MetService