New warnings of flooding, lightning and isolated tornado in Auckland
Weather Watch says thunderstorms are making their way over Auckland suburbs.
Weather Watch says thunderstorms are making their way over Auckland suburbs.
'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'
Several schools have been forced to close due to flooding.
Huge thunderstorm causes flooding chaos in North Island. Video / NZ Herald
Forecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.
Strong winds in Auckland have already caused issues for boaties, and there's worse to come as northeasterlies buffet the coastline. Video / Matthew Davison
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Heavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.