Check the latest weather forecast before embarking on those long journeys.

Clear the backyard of those summer playthings lying around such as trampolines that are hazardous if they become airborne.

It will be in quickly and out quickly. This system has been packing a mighty punch.

It's gone off to the east and that's opened the door to whatever's between us and New Caledonia to come and visit us.

This is the first real polar-chilled southerly outbreak of the year.

This will be the most significant rain that Canterbury has seen in months and it is likely to bring very poor driving conditions and cause problems.

March is starting with an early taste of autumn.

So here comes another wet cold southerly for Wellington, similar to the one late last week.