Severe weather warnings continue in Levin
This morning a tornado, created by a severe thunderstorm, hit the township of Levin destroying trees and property in the area. State Highway 1 has experienced areas of flooding and is therefore closed through this region.
MetService meteorologist Kathryn Hodge shared that severe thunderstorms passed through Levin about 7am with gusts of 140kph being measured. Flights out of Wellington were paused temporarily but have now resumed.
Here's what you need to know:
- State Highway 1 and 10 local roads have been closed - Oxford St, Cambridge St (from Liverpool to Bath St), Tawa St, Wilton St, Gladstone Rd and Mako Mako Road.
- Damage in the township includes powerlines, trees ripped to pieces, a building has been destroyed and several properties damaged. Some residents are currently without power to their homes.
- Several schools are closed including St Joseph's Catholic School, Levin School, Levin Intermediate and Horowhenua College.
- Residents are being urged to stay home for the time being.
MetService says it remains possible that more thunderstorms could hit Levin later this morning. Stay up to date with the latest official information on the Horowhenua District Council website.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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39.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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58.7% No, I enjoy it
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2% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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