3 Jan 2026

Large tree falls on house in Auckland suburb during thunderstorm

7:18 pm on 3 January 2026
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A large tree fell on a house during a thunderstorm. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

Fire and Emergency says a large tree has fallen onto a home on Auckland's North Shore during a sudden thunderstorm.

Emergency services were called to the suburb of Hillcrest shortly after 5pm.

A FENZ spokesperson said the tree fell across a road and onto the corner of the building.

They said there a no reports of injuries and the tree has been cleared from the road.

MetService issued a range of severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for parts of the Upper North Island on Saturday afternoon.

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