New Zealand Lashed by Storms, Roof Blown Across Suburb

New Zealand’s North Island has been hammered by more bad weather, with power cuts and floods affecting many homes and wind warnings in place.

Emergency services workers inspect the damage to Konini School, in the Wellington suburb of Wainuiomata, which lost much of its roof during storms which hit the country on June 5, 2025. Supplied

Just a month after extreme weather conditions caused widespread disruption, New Zealand has been hit by a “train” of storms that have passed down the North Island, causing a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings, and strong winds across much of the country.

Early on June 5, it was feared the Tauranga-Tāupo River would burst its banks when it reached its highest level since 1978, potentially flooding hundreds of homes.