Sunday Sizzle - Temperature Forecast Soars to 38C for Hastings

‘Records could roll’: Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar

While six spots across the country have been sweltering under heat alerts on Friday, that will expand to fourteen towns and cities on Saturday as temperatures continue to climb.

Sunday sizzle - temperature forecast soars to 38C for Hastings

The projection of a possible temperature peak in Hawke’s Bay at the weekend has rocketed up to 38C for Hastings, and it could be even hotter. The scorcher...

Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.

Hastings tipped to be hottest spot as temperatures rise around the country

Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been issued for several centres.