Metservice speaks on weather extremes across NZ

Westland and Fiordland are under orange heavy rain warnings and Westland residents can expect up to 200mm of rain, Fiordland 130 millimeters. Meanwhile in Timaru, the mercury hit 33 degrees with Christchurch also sweltering on 31. Meanwhile parts of Australia are facing heatwaves with temperatures in the high thirties and warning of extreme bush fire risks. Lead meteorologist at Metservice Stephen Glassey spoke to Lisa Owen.