Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Power was out to households across the city.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.
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Rain is set to endure for parts of the North Island on Thursday.
Twister destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees and smashed cars.
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
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A swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.
MetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.
The top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
'It’s a dream come true.'
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
The end of autumn is set to be cooler than usual, according to a council climate report.
Auckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
Autumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.
MetService said Akl's Saturday temp coolest the city had been since October last year.
Less than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.