It’s felt like summer across a number of regions this week – hot, sunny, calm. But those days are numbered as a spring-like change sweeps in to remind us the summer pattern isn’t yet truly locked in.

We see rain, cloud, wind – but also sun and dry – in the coming days ahead.

New Zealanders have about 5 unsettled days ahead – but still plenty of dry and mild weather too, but a swing to slightly cooler and windier sou’westers kicks in this weekend nationwide and lasts until the middle of next week at least.