1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".
New Zealand
12 mins ago
0:21
As the campaign heads to the finish line, follow 1News reporters across New Zealand for the latest from the trail.
Politics
14 mins ago
Benedict Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints.
36 mins ago
Kris Sanderson’s Riverstone Terraces home is the suburb’s only voting place on November 7.
5:02pm
The patched member was charged following a police investigation into their alleged involvement in illegal activity in West Auckland.
Crime and Justice
3:57pm
The 58-year-old actor pleads guilty during a video appearance in the Auckland District Court to causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and reckless driving.
3:25pm
1:49
The National Party leader is speaking in Takanini.
2:57pm
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is in Auckland's Penrose.
2:56pm
Six years before murdering two men, Rodney Fallowfield killed his wife Shirley Reedy while on their honeymoon.
1:38pm
Auckland Council figures show incidents of public violence and aggression towards animal management staff have risen 112%.
1:30pm
The 60-year-old appeared via audio-visual link in the Christchurch District Court and did not enter a plea.
12:45pm
Some road snowfall warnings have been extended into tomorrow as MetService says snow is expected to accumulate overnight.
12:15pm
1:29
The years-long joint investigation uncovered a long-running operation that assisted foreign nationals to breach visa conditions by engaging in paid sex work.
11:08am
58-year-old forklift operator Rodney Fallowfield pleaded guilty to four charges, including two of murder and one of intent to cause grievously bodily harm.
10:11am
An Immigration NZ investigation found the four staff were essentially running the motel from morning until night while being paid a fraction of hours worked.
10:06am
Seven main political parties have put up representatives for the debate starting at 7.30pm.
Te Ao Māori
10:00am
The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at 2.75%, defying expectations of another hike.
Business
8:45am
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including dozens dead in a Spanish train crash, axe wielding robbers hit an Upper Hutt dairy, and how voters differ from political parties on issues.
8:39am
During the arrest of four men, a Taser was deployed after one of the passengers allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted one of the officers.
8:20am
The driver of one vehicle was taken to hospital in a critical condition, while the driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
6:45am
Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.
6:00am
5:11
The former world leader won't be campaigning or even setting foot in New Zealand ahead of election day on November 7.
With minor parties potentially holding the balance of power, some leaders are drawing firm lines around who they will work with - and who they won’t.
The failure to identify a faulty 273kg roller grille as a hazard has been called out after an inquest.
Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).
Wednesday 7:00pm
