Archives for December 2012
Government helpline established for tornado victims
The Ministry of Social Development has activated the Government helpline for people affected by yesterday’s weather in Hobsonville and Whenaupai. …
Hobsonville Tornado – a 200km/h wall of wind
WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say yesterday’s tornado in Hobsonville may have had winds in excess of 200km/h as it tore through the…
Weather for Friday and Saturday plus potential threats
A deep low pressure system off the east coast of the South Island controls our weather today, it will move…
Friday’s national forecast
Upper North Island Mostly cloudy skies with showers possibly heavy for a time in the afternoon about Auckland and Waikato,…
Storm brings death and destruction to Auckland
A round up of today’s tornado, flooding and thunderstorms from journalists at the NZ Herald and APNZ… # Three people…
Rain, glorious rain – now prepare for dry
Rain and showers, sometimes heavy, continue to fall across many parts of New Zealand tonight bringing huge relief to farmers…
Special Weather Video: Auckland tornado kills 3, latest on the severe weather
Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz bring you the latest on the deadly tornado in Auckland, where the severe weather now lies,…
Tornado safety rules
If you’re at home the best place to be is in your basement. If you don’t have a basement, get…
Thunderstorm threat diminishing for Auckland, continues for eastern NI
The boundary that was the focus for this afternoon’s heavy rain and tornadic thunderstorms continues to head east. That will…
Damage, injuries reported after Auckland tornado
A tornado has reportedly hit Hobsonville, tearing down trees and ripping panels from the motorway. Fire, police and ambulance are…
