Properties damaged as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

Sunday 5 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5:57pm

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A tornado struck a rural area near Awakeri on Sunday afternoon. Fire and Emergency crews from Whakatāne and Edgecumbe attended the scene on State Highway 30, where several properties were damaged and roofs were lifted.

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1. StuffSun 5 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

   Roofs lifting, properties damaged as tornado strikes near Whakatāne (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 5 Oct 2025, 4:08pm

   Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 5 Oct 2025, 4:23pm

   Fire, Emergency attending reports of tornado-damaged properties (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 5 Oct 2025, 5:57pm

   Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne (opens in new tab)