Tornadoes
Christchurch tornado
Two people have been injured after a tornado hit central Christchurch this afternoon. Audio
When a tornado comes to town
Tongariro Crossing Lodge owner Louis Van Wyk describes what it's like when a tornado hits. He spoke to Zac Fleming. Video, Audio
Tornado leaves farmer 'hanging on for dear life'
Taranaki farmer Jordy Mullens was milking when a tornado spiralled across his farm. Despite damaged homes, and broken power lines, Rahotu residents are counting themselves lucky. Video, Audio
Tornado destroys house, damages others, in National Park
A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio
Tornado tears through Taranaki settlement Rahotu
A tornado has ripped through the tiny Taranaki settlement of Rahotu, tearing roofs off homes, destroying farm buildings and lifting cattle into the air. Locals described the carnage to RNZ reporter… Video, Audio
Seven dead and more injured in wild weather across southern US
Wild weather across southern US causes tornadoes and severe flooding. At least 7 people are dead and dozens more injured. We cross to Dallas, Texas for the latest.... Audio
Mini-tornadoes hit Otago
Cromwell residents are being warned to stay indoors after a spate of mini-tornadoes this afternoon.
Eleven dead after Texas tornadoes
Eleven people have been killed in tornadoes in Texas, police say, with heavy rain and snow causing deaths and disruption in a number of other states.
Storm Chaser - Graeme Macdonald
It might not be your idea of the perfect holiday, but Graeme Macdonald loves nothing more than chasing tornadoes across the American Midwest. Video, Audio, Gallery