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MetService warns Wairoa of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms

The watch covers 12 hours from 4pm Saturday to 4am Sunday in the Wairoa District.

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

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025. Video / Herald NOW

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.

'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.

Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather

Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. 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

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May Video / MetService

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?

A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update

The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.