5:14 pm today

Rural campground hit by tornado

From Checkpoint, 5:14 pm today

The North Island has been hit by rolling storms this afternoon as thunderstorms and lightning darken early summer skies. The Sky Tower took a hit from a lightning strike, while severe thunderstorm watches remain in place for northern areas and strong winds are expected. In rural Manawatu a campground was hit by a tornado that left a trail of destruction in its wake. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.