Two people are injured after a tornado swept through parts of Christchurch this afternoon. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson told RNZ a roof collapsed at a SaveMart in Sydenham due to the tornado. 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. MetService meteorologist Andrew James said the severe weather watch would remain in place until later this evening. A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Christchurch City, with lower warnings in place for North Otago south to Waikouaiti.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2019 01:30 UTC