A large high is crossing New Zealand over Friday and Saturday – but by the end of Saturday rain and winds are spreading northwards up the nation.

Sunday is a wet day for the North Island, especially the upper North Island, while Canterbury may get a few showers on Sunday.

Check out the latest with Philip Duncan, below.

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