Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for east coast of North Island

Friday 14 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 3:07pm

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MetService has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Wairoa, Hastings, and central Hawke’s Bay. Radar has detected storms near Tiniroto and Ruakitatu, with torrential rain and potential flooding expected. Warnings also cover parts of Gisborne, Taupō, and the Bay of Plenty.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 14 Nov 2025, 1:29pm

   Severe thunderstorm warning for Wairoa, northern Hawke’s Bay, as storms hit North Island (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 14 Nov 2025, 2:52pm

   Severe thunderstorm warnings for east coast of North Island (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 3:07pm

   MetService issues thunderstorm warning for Central North Island (opens in new tab)