The tornado reportedly struck in the East Tamaki and Flatbush areas. Photo: Screenshot / Google Maps There are reports of a tornado in East Auckland tonight as severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for...

Corey Mitchitt of Fenz (centre) receives the chainsaws from Stihl Whangārei owner James Nair (left) and his son Raymond Nair. Photo / Imran Ali Firefighters in Whangārei and Kaipara will be able to get...

A satellite image shows an approaching front in the Tasman Sea on Sunday morning. Photo: Supplied / MetService A “strong and complex front” could bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to parts of the country,...

A Whangārei woman is battling malnutrition if she does not get a jaw joint replacement soon. Kate Greenaway, 25, is using private health insurance and fundraising to cover a $36,000 shortfall, to have the...