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Watch: 'Possible tornado' spotted over East Auckland, severe thunderstorm warning cancelled
The warning was issued for the Auckland City and Franklin areas.
'Tornado' spotted in East Auckland as weather warnings issued
a 'tornado' has been spotted in East Auckland this afternoon as warnings are issued. Video / Supplied
Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 10 2025
Herald NOW weather update for Tuesday 10 June 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
Herald NOW weather update June 9 2025
Herald NOW weather update for Monday, 9 June 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Thunder and lightning hits Auckland
Multiple strikes of lightning were shown on Niwa's weather cam in Auckland this morning. Video / NIWA
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather
Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOW
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmers
Some Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Tekapo residents wake up to snow
Drone footage shows snow coverage in Tekapo. Video / George Heard
Herald NOW: "Significant snow" throughout the McKenzie District
Acting McKenzie District Mayor says black ice will be a danger for drivers. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Heavy rain, wind and snow have affected much of the country
MetService head of news Heather Keats talks about wild weather hitting the country. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Taupō civil defence gives update as residents on evacuation alert
Settlement near Taupo on evacuation alert after heavy rain has caused river to swell to breaking point. Video / Herald NOW
60 emergency calls in upper North as wild weather hits
Fire and Emergency had about to 60 callouts in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Video / NZ Herald
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice