'It came out of the blue': Shelter roof ripped clean off in wild weather
If a tornado is confirmed, it would be the fifth to strike the country in four days.
If a tornado is confirmed, it would be the fifth to strike the country in four days.
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
Light showers and temperature highs of 22C and 23C ahead in this week's forecast.
CCTV footage of the tornado that tore through Paraparaumu. Video / HT Media NZ
Heavy rain and high winds could be damaging and make driving hazardous.
An Auckland man believes his dog sensed Sunday's tornado before it began.
Rhiley Stevens was sound asleep when a tornado tore through his bedroom.
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
It’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
Video shows lightning ripping through the Wellington skyline. Video / @nickpgjames
MetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
About 60 - 70 homes have been assessed so far.
Video shows wild weather in Tasman and the aftermath of the tornado's path across State Highway 60 between Richmond and Motueka on Easter Monday. Video / Tracey Pickworth / Geraldine McFall / Greg Deaker
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
The twister caused damage to parts of east Auckland last night about 9pm.
Forecaster warns that gales could be damaging.
Last night's twister was a reminder that big tornadoes can and do hit NZ.
The twister has smashed parts of East Tamaki tonight.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Weather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.
Ski field operators hopeful cooler winter regime will make for healthy slopes this season.
Whānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.
Latest MetService Severe weather: 7-10th April.
The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.
It looks like it's going to be a wet Easter Weekend for the Bay.