Former Tropical Cyclone Fili lies over open waters to the far south of New Caledonia.
The system is expected to remain slow moving near latitude 25S today, before it starts tracking southeast on Monday.
Outlook to midnight Thu, 14 Apr (NZT)
Former Tropical Cyclone Fili should track southeast towards New Zealand on Tuesday and move over the North Island on Wednesday. It is expected to intensify as an extra-tropical low as it approaches New Zealand and severe weather is likely for parts of the North Island.
MetService meteorologists are monitoring the situation closely. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest Severe Weather Watches and Warnings as this event unravels here.
