We have an extensive update on the storm about to impact both main islands of NZ + a look at Cyclone Kimi which is approaching Queensland.

For New Zealand expect windy weather to ramp up further over the next 24 hours.

Peak winds will be on Tuesday and Wednesday with peak cold being on Wednesday as a mid-summer southerly kicks in. Meanwhile Cyclone Kimi is forecast to reach Category 2 before making landfall somewhere between Cairns and Townsville over the next day or so. The storm is likely to fall apart but could bring dangerous seas and heavy rain and flooding to parts of coastal Queensland.