New Zealand's northern regions, including Auckland and Te Kuiti, experience heat alerts and temperatures above 30C; Canterbury enters a prohibited fire season due to continuing hot, dry, and windy weather.

Northern regions of New Zealand are experiencing temperatures of 30C and above, with heat alerts issued for Auckland and Te Kuiti. Whangaparāoa, north of Auckland, reached 30C, while Tauranga Airport recorded a maximum temperature of 30.4C. Cooler weather is expected to settle in over the next few days. Canterbury has moved to a prohibited fire season due to hot, dry, windy weather expected to continue for the next two months.

January 30, 2024
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