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Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam

'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

Storm’s fury: 18 dead in central US tornado disaster

Tornadoes in Missouri caused 11 deaths, with six in Wayne County.

Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland

Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.

Troops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead

13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.

Cyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activated

Four million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations

Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.

Supermarket shelves stripped bare, beaches closed as anxious Aussies brace for Cyclone Alfred

NSW, Queensland face potential three-day power outages due to severe weather.

Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex

Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.

Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado

Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.

Fears dogs could be swept away by UK storm

Winds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall.

Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland

Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.

‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge

Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.

19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings

Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.

Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland

Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible

Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.

SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic

Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.

Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland

There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.