Hail in Auckland's North Shore. Hail in Auckland's North Shore. A 22-hour heavy rain warning for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti began at noon today with 110 to 170mm of rain forecast to fall, especially in the ranges. Hail in Auckland's North Shore. Pictures sent to the Herald show hailstones the size of small coins that dropped upon Albany in Auckland’s North Shore around 5.20pm.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 03, 2026 00:57 UTC