MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 18, 2026

MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 18, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Morning Weather Update","summary":"The MetService provides a morning weather update for Thursday, June 18, 2026. Most of the country will experience fine and dry weather with sunshine."},{"timeSeconds":12,"label":"South Island Temperatures","summary":"Temperatures in the far south of the country include Queenstown at 0 degrees, Alexandra at -1, Timaru at 0, and Dunedin at 3. Stewart Island is 7 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":18,"label":"Southern Coastal Forecast","summary":"Coastal areas in the south will see temperatures ranging from 0 degrees in Tāhuna to 13 degrees in Invercargill. Waihopai will experience showers."},{"timeSeconds":24,"label":"South Island East Coast","summary":"The east coast of the South Island will be fine and sunny, with temperatures reaching 15 degrees in Nelson and 14 degrees in Blenheim. Christchurch will be 11 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":30,"label":"Central South Island","summary":"Central areas like Whakatū will see temperatures of 15 degrees, while Te Waiharakeke will reach 14 degrees. Wairoa will be 16 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":35,"label":"North Island West Coast","summary":"Western parts of the North Island will be fine and sunny, with temperatures in New Plymouth at 15 degrees and Whanganui at 16 degrees. Wellington will be 14 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":39,"label":"North Island East Coast","summary":"The eastern side of the North Island will see temperatures like 15 degrees in Ngāmotu and 17 degrees in Ahuriri. Gisborne will reach 17 degrees."},{"timeSeconds":56,"label":"Northern Regions","summary":"Northern regions like Kaitaia will experience 16 degrees, Whangārei 16 degrees, and Auckland 16 degrees. Some morning mist and fog are expected."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->