Today the weather forecast is for rain but should be easing to a few showers by the afternoon.

Easterlies should be dying out by the evening.

This day in NZ history in 1924, Arthur Porritt won bronze at the Olympics, with the run made famous in the movie 'Chariots of Fire'.

Today we're filming opposite Motuotau Island, also known as Rabbit Island. There are over 400 little blue penguins living there as well as grey-faced petrels.

Please check out our What's On page and have a great day!