Winter Storms
North Island to get snow overnight
10 Apr 2018
Some parts of the North Island will get snow overnight, while Auckland "will get a kick in the bottom", as winds strengthen. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Strong winds topple caravans on West Coast
10 Apr 2018
While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio
Tornado destroys house, damages others, in National Park
10 Apr 2018
A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio