The wild weather which hit the country yesterday has caused damage around Auckland and the Taranaki region. The storm force winds experienced in Auckland have prompted a raft of claims to be lodged, with claims also coming out of the Taranaki region…

A tornado that swept through Taranaki town Rahotū has lifted roofs off houses, broken garage doors open and damaged the local shop, with power cut to much of the town. Police said the tornado went through the town, near Ōpunake…