A mini tornado that tore through the Far North has blown the roof off a home. Shift manager Paul Radden said it was caused by a “mini tornado” in the area. A MetService spokeswoman confirmed thunderstorms had rolled over the Far North at the time the mini tornado was reported. SHAYNA EVANS/Supplied The wild weather in Auckland removed sand from rocks at Stanmore Bay. There is a moderate risk of thunderstorms for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo and Taranaki.

Source: Stuff August 19, 2020 21:41 UTC