18 Sep 2024
Thunderstorms, gales, cold temperatures hit as spring starts
Strong winds and thunderstorms hit Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel last night - with 120 kilometer per hour winds leaving some Auckland homes without power. The South Island was also in for a freezing day more reminiscent of mid-winter. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.