The weekend is here and the forecast looks mostly dry across the New Zealand.

High pressure remains in control of a number of places despite a low from the north and west trying to move in later on Sunday.

These messy systems will weaken early next week but may – MAY – bring some rain relief to dry parts of northern NZ.

It looks a bit hit and miss though.

NEW ANIMATION – we also introduce a new animation to our weekly videos. Many thanks to: earth.nullschool.net (note the Herald has the incorrect link in the video)