Residents in parts of Western Australia are expecting another scorching day of heat after recording-breaking temperatures left one town as the hottest place.
The heat is on, with temperatures forecast to soar to 35C in some parts of the country - which is 10C higher than normal for this time of year, Niwa says..
Seek shade, stay hydrated and check in on pets, livestock and the vulnerable - it is going to be a scorcher later today. MetService has issued a heat warning.
Summer is in full swing in Canterbury with the MetService forecasting temperatures of up to 30-35C for much of the east and northeast of the South Island..