More Albany mall stores re-open after tornado

Most shops in the complex hit by Tuesday's tornado have now re-opened. Photo / Brett Phibbs

The Westfield Albany shopping Centre has opened more stores following the devastating tornado which struck the western end of the mall on Tuesday.

The entire mall was closed yesterday morning, but 82 stores have since opened.

Event Cinemas is due to open this afternoon.

The western end of the mall - which includes Farmer's, JB HiFI and Baby City - remains closed while work continues on damaged areas.

- NZ Herald staff