The moment a heavy hailstorm hit Christchurch on Monday. Photo: Barry ClarkeA hailstorm has hit Christchurch and a tornado has swept through Waltham. St John Ambulance said two people were injured after the tornado hit the city. A St John spokesman said at least two people were injured after the tornado damaged the store's roof. A post on the Beckenham Neighbourhood (Christchurch NZ) Facebook group said: "I've just witnessed a big tornado rip through Waltham area, evacuate if you need to.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2019 01:33 UTC