Tornado damages at least 11 homes in Waitara

Saturday 28 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 28 Jun 2025, 3:56pm

A tornado hit a neighbourhood in Waitara just after midnight, damaging at least 11 homes. MetService recorded wind gusts of approximately 130kph and intense downpours during the event. Residents reported significant damage, including roofs being ripped off houses.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 28 Jun 2025, 10:08am

   Waitara tornado: Homes damaged, roofs torn off in Taranaki (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 28 Jun 2025, 11:37am

   Weather: Tornado rips through Taranaki town, damaging at least 11 homes (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 28 Jun 2025, 1:45pm

   Waitara homeowners describe 'crazy' tornado (opens in new tab)

   • Waitara homeowners describe last night's 'crazy' tornado (opens in new tab) Sat 28 Jun 2025, 1:45pm
4. StuffSat 28 Jun 2025, 3:56pm

   'Holes right through the ceiling': Taranaki woman shares terror of tornado (opens in new tab)

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