
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
Local paragliders decided not to fly because of strong winds and poor conditions - report.
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
Winter has arrived with full force - and more bad weather is on its way.
A worker held onto the doors of his business with all his might as the twister passed.
Tornadoes, wave warnings, and speed limits on the Harbour Bridge as wild weather hits.
"It was shaking and shuddering and I thought is this going to rip the building apart?"
Risk of severe thunderstorms for some western parts of South Island.
Significant wet weather can be expected in many parts of the country.
Passengers are told to check their flights as fog blankets Auckland Airport.
A forecaster says this is shaping up to be the first proper winter blast of 2022.
Autumn saw a new hourly rainfall record, while it was the third hottest May.
WeatherWatchNZ's Philip Duncan says conditions are ripe for New Zealand to receive its first wintry blast of the year next weekend. Video / WeatherWatchNZ
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Traffic is stretching from the Newtown Rd off-ramp all the way back to Rosebank Rd.
A "mini tornado" has swept across Waikanae causing damage to properties. Video / Rodger Smith