Tornado
Hari Hari Hothouse: the West Coast couple growing eggplant
A small town between Hokitika and Franz Josef is home to the largest eggplant-growing business in the South Island. Audio
Hari Hari Hothouse: the West Coast couple growing eggplant
A small town between Hokitika and Franz Josef is home to the largest eggplant-growing business in the South Island.
AudioWhy do tornadoes happen?
Homes were damaged when a tornado roared through a New Plymouth suburb last night and another hit Ōhope in the Bay of Plenty. So what causes the twisters? Video
'Work to do' in New Plymouth after tornado chaos
A cleanup effort is underway in New Plymouth after a tornado ripped through the city last night. As many as 30 homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A tornado also hit Ohope in the Bay of… Audio
Ōhope holiday park building 'wiped out' by tornado
Two tornadoes hit two sides of the North Island on Monday evening - in New Plymouth and Ōhope. Mark Inman, the manager of Ōhope's Top 10 Holiday Park tells Susie Ferguson about one of his buildings… Audio
Dozens of homes damaged in Taranaki tornado
Police say it was lucky no one was injured by a tornado that ripped through several blocks in New Plymouth last night. As many as thirty homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A small tornado… Audio
New Plymouth tornado struck with no warning - locals
New Plymouth residents say a tornado that tore through several city blocks last night arrived with no warning. Up to 30 houses were damaged, some losing roofs. Police say it was lucky no one was… Audio
Tornado damages houses in New Plymouth
A tornado has damaged houses in New Plymouth this evening. Producer Bridget Burke spoke to Ton from Hareb Deken motors and homeowner Daisy Symes, who watched on as her roof ripped off. Audio
Matamata boy whipped up in tornado escapes with only grazes
A Waikato boy has had a lucky escape after he was swept up into the air by a tornado on his way home from school yesterday. Video, Audio
Rural community rallies round worst-hit Rahotu farmers
A hardy crew of farmers, tradesmen, factory workers and even bankers turned up on the Mullin's doorstep this morning wanting to lend a hand after their property was damaged by a tornado. Audio
14 houses uninhabitable, tornado rips through National Park
Fourteen houses in National Park have been deemed unliveable after a tornado ripped through the area yesterday morning. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae met with locals displaced from their homes. Video, Audio
Wild weather: tornado in the south, lightning in the north
The tornado, north of Hokitika, was one of a series of wild weather events across the country today. Video, Audio
Tornado rips through Te Awamutu property
A Te Awamutu family's calm night in front of the fire and TV changed in seconds when a mini tornado ripped through their yard. Audio
Mini tornado causes chaos in Te Awamutu
A Te Awamutu family had a lucky escape last night after a mini tornado ripped through their yard, tearing out the chimney and uprooting a giant Kowhai tree. Audio
Extreme storm hits Sydney
Sydney has been hit by a rare tornado which brought with it extreme winds and cricket ball-sized hail. Audio
Sydney Storm
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning, saying that very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast for Sydney. Audio
Tornado whips through Canterbury
A tornado whipped through Canterbury this afternoon, while heavy rain and lightning strikes caused flooding and small fires. Video
Tornado leaves trail through Tauranga
People in Mt Maunganui say a tornado that tore roofs of homes and plucked trampolines off the ground was over just seconds after it started. Audio
Tornado causes damage in Mount Maunganui
The Tauranga Mayor, Stuart Crosby, is with us. Audio
Mt Maunganui mother freaked out as tornado hit home
A tornado ripped through Mount Maunganui last night, damaging a large sports stadium, lifting the roofs of homes and businesses and uprooting trees. Audio
