Storm causes tree to fall on car in Papakura
Storm causes tree to fall on car in Papakura, Auckland. Source: Krystal Rikihana
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Gusts of up to 140km/h blast Auckland
The top of the North Island will experience a significant drop in temperatures overnight.
Roof ripped off by National Park twister
Kiwi in the National Park has described witnessing a twister rip through the area.
Focus: Winter storm likely to cause more damage
Two tornadoes, snow, heaving rain, lightening and strong winds is causing significant damage as this year's first winter storm hits the country.
Truckie drives through tornado
A truckie survives after driving through a tornado. / Video supplied by Rick Field
'I'm in the f***ing tornado': Truckie films harrowing ride
"I have never been so s... scared in my life."
What you need to know about NZ's tornadoes
On the rare occasion they hit New Zealand towns, tornadoes are dramatic events.
Focus: Tornado and thousands of lightning strikes wreak havoc in Taranaki
Snow is falling in the South Island and gusty winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting the North Island - and the worst is yet to come.
Wild weather hits central North Island
Tornadoes hit Taranaki and Tongariro and lightning strikes the West Coast
Cost of wild weather already at $93m this year
Insurers have already forked out $93 million for property damage this year.
Auckland warned to brace for wind, lightning
A "bitterly cold day" for most as the first real winter storm of the year hits.
Rug up: First 'winter storm' of the year set to hit country
It is time to rug up as the year's first"winter storm" nears.
Killer Wahine waves forced weather rethink
Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.
MetService Weather New Zealand: April 9th - 11th
MetService Weather New Zealand: April 9th - 11th
Snow, tornadoes, thunderstorms: How to beat the cold snap
The key is in keeping your home warm and dry.
The big chill: Heavy snow, icy winds on the way tonight
The storm is forecast to dump as much as half a metre of snow in places.
Wintry blast and severe weather warning
First snowfall warning of year as low pressure system and cold front chill the country.
Beware the cold snap: Brace yourselves for snow, wind and rain
Get your winter woollies out, the cold is coming.
Mild weekend weather, but cold fronts on way
It's a mild weekend across the country but two cold fronts will hit next week.
Weekend weather: Cold fronts on the way
Weekend weather is looking mild across the country, but cold creeps in next week.
Metservice weather April 7th Christchurch
Metservice weather April 7th outlook for weekend and start of next week
Metservice weather April 7th Auckland
Metservice weather April 7th outlook for weekend and start of next week
Metservice weather April 7th National
Metservice weather April 7th outlook for weekend and start of next week
Enjoy the sun before Antarctic blast arrives
The storm is set to arrive in the South Island Sunday and cover the nation by Monday.