Watch: Tornado-like cloud forms near Taupo
A funnel cloud has been captured on camera forming in the Central North Island.
A funnel cloud has been captured on camera forming in the Central North Island.
MetService National weather: January 8th - 10th
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NZ can expect above-average temperatures for the rest of summer, as north dries out again.
Between 20mm and 40mm of rain fell in five hours around parts of the south on Tuesday.
The rain watch sees 20-40mm of rain expected this afternoon and tonight.
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.
Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Slips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.
It's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.
Parts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.
The deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'
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