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Thunderstorms moving across western NZ tonight
Thunderstorms are tonight moving into western parts of New Zealand, mainly Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Nelson and the West Coast – watch for…
Auckland Civil Defence – Tornado update
The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) has transitioned from response to recovery following the tornado that struck Albany…
Students due just minutes after tornado
The tornado struck Glenfield College and scattered pine trees across a road just minutes before students would have been walking…
Auckland Civil Defence – Tornado update
The latest information regarding death toll, injuries, road closures, bus timetables, power outages and damage from Auckalnd Civil Defence, issued…
Tornado risk abates but rough weather not finished
WeatherWatch.co.nz and Metservice forecasters have this evening both downgraded the chance of further serious tornados following today’s likely EF2 rated…
Video: Philip Duncan discusses Albany’s tornado
Philip Duncan discusses the tornado that ripped through Albany on Tuesday with NZHerald.co.nz
Tornado winds estimated around 200km/h
WeatherWatch.co.nz says today’s terrifying tornado which hit Albany most likely had winds averaging 200km/h. Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says…
Evacuations continue in Hawkes Bay
A further 10 people have been evacuated from coastal areas in Hawke’s Bay. Eight people have been rescued from Mangakuri…
Hawke’s Bay flooding “worse than Bola”
Hawke’s Bay farmers face stock losses as rain continues to pound the region. Federated Farmers said a number of inland…
Rain easing but Emergency still in place
A state of emergency was declared in Central Hawke’s Bay District at 7.30 this morning due to the severe impacts…
