Aussie’s heatwave is affecting the eastern side of New Zealand for the second day in a row, in particular – yet again – it’s Canterbury climbing into the late 20s and early 30s.

The heat eases over Thursday and Friday as a cooler sou’west change moves in – but this weekend more strong winds move back in, lifting temps for some.

We also take a sneak peak at the forecast for Bathurst in New South Wales this Sunday.