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Tornado Tango in Mangawhai: Hold onto Your Roof!

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A wild tornado has brought chaos to Mangawhai! Trees, power outages, and rescue missions are just the beginning of this windy saga. Discover what went down!

A fierce tornado ripped through the coastal community of Mangawhai in Northland, New Zealand, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Overnight, strong winds uprooted trees and lifted rooftops, leading to widespread power outages affecting over 5000 residents. According to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the storm caused significant damage, with multiple callouts for assistance from emergency crews. Reports suggest that two individuals sustained serious injuries, prompting urgent medical attention amidst the chaos.

Residents described their eerie night as they braced against the roaring winds. Many reported blocked roads, toppled trees, and missing roofs as residents ventured outside only to confront the disarray left behind. “It was like something out of a movie,” stated local resident Peter, astonished at the sight of twisted signs and debris scattered throughout the once-charming village. Local authorities quickly mobilized fire brigades from various stations to assist with rescues and manage the havoc wreaked by the storm.

As the sun rose, the real scale of the destruction began to reveal itself. Firefighters, along with civil defense teams, embarked on a mission to provide safety and support to the affected, marking it as one of the fiercest events Mangawhai had seen in recent history. With streets resembling war zones and the sound of chainsaws reverberating through the air as crews worked tirelessly, the community came together to cope with the aftermath of the tornado’s wrath.

While some may have lost roofs over their heads, the locals of Mangawhai have proven to be resilient, resilient enough to share memories of their exciting tornado adventure—complete with laughs mixed in with tales of woe. It’s a tough break but just as the people of New Zealand know how to weather storms, they certainly know how to come together in the face of adversity.

Did you know that tornadoes are relatively rare in New Zealand compared to other countries, but Northland is no stranger to intense weather patterns? Historically, tornadoes tend to spring from severe thunderstorms, and the average number of tornado occurrences in New Zealand is about 20 a year, mostly minor in scale. So, while this particular event was indeed alarming for the residents of Mangawhai, they can take solace knowing that their community strength surpasses any storm fate could throw their way.

In addition to their resilient spirit, Mangawhai is known for its stunning beaches and peaceful lifestyle, making it a beloved spot for both locals and tourists alike. Let this field day in the storm serve as a reminder that New Zealand’s wild weather can add a rumble to the much-loved tranquility—but the heart of the community remains strong!

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Trees down, roofs lifted, power out after tornado wallops Mangawhai (RNZ)

A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Photo: Marika Khabazi / RNZ. Trees are down and there are widespread power outages after a tornado in Northland's ...

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Tornado tears through Mangawhai, homes damaged, 5000 without ... (New Zealand Herald)

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Live: Cars, properties and powerlines damaged after tornado hits ... (1 News)

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Tornado-like winds in the Northland town of Mangawhai around ... (NZCity)

Mangawhai resident Peter says the main road connecting the Mangawhai village to the Heads is completely blocked. He says lots of roofs have come off, there's ...

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Live: Trees down, roofs lifted, power out after tornado wallops ... (RNZ)

Roofs have been lifted off homes, two people are in hospital and there was a "widespread" power outage.

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Two seriously hurt after tornado slams Mangawhai (Otago Daily Times)

Northpower's outage map showed three "widespread" outages covering Mangawhai, Mangawhai Heads and Langs Beach. Radar imagery at 2:52am this morning shows a hook ...

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Homes destroyed, people rescued, two seriously injured in 'terrifying ... (Newstalk ZB)

A severe storm with tornado-like winds hit Mangawhai and surrounding communities in Northland just before 3am. Two people have been seriously injured, home.

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Live: Two injured, around 50 buildings damaged by Mangawhai ... (1 News)

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People visiting the Northland holiday hotspot of Mangawhai are being told to stay put - following a sudden early ... (NZCity)

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50 properties damaged, two people hospitalised after Mangawhai ... (New Zealand Herald)

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People visiting the Northland holiday hotspot of Mangawhai are ... (NZCity)

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Mangawhai Tornado Update (Scoop.co.nz)

Kaipara District Council have stood up an Emergency Operations Centre are working closely with FENZ, Northpower, Police and other agencies. • There is currently ...

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Mangawhai tornado: A photo essay (RNZ)

Photo: Peter de Graaf. Mangawhai residents have been left in shock after a tornado tore through the Northland community at about 3am this morning.

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The 'very active' weather system behind devastation in Mangawhai (1 News)

Around 50 homes and buildings were damaged and two people seriously injured when strong winds tore through the Northland town at around 3am this morning.

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'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado (Newstalk ZB)

Christelle Hynd arrived at her parents' Mangawhai property to house-sit just hours before all hell broke loose outside.

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Mangawhai tornado: Residents clean up after shock storm (RNZ)

Kaipara District Mayor Craig Jepson said at least four homes were destroyed, but he said the numbers displaced will be much higher.

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Powerful tornado rips through Mangawhai, New Zealand (The Watchers News)

A powerful tornado swept through the Mangawhai village in New Zealand on Sunday, January 26, 2025, damaging more than 50 properties and leaving 2 people…

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Mangawhai tornado: Residents sheltered in wardrobes from ... (New Zealand Herald)

Experiencing a tornado is not something Mangawhai resident Nick Berthoud ever wants to do again. The Old Waipu Rd resident's one-year-old house was badly...

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Live: Mangawhai residents face devastating damage after storm (RNZ)

Mangawhai has been compared to a war zone, with houses destroyed, roofs torn off, debris scattered across roads and power poles ripped out.

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Mangawhai tornado: Man seconds away from death after tree ... (New Zealand Herald)

An Auckland woman says her partner was seconds away from being killed when the limbs of a tree harpooned the rear of their motorhome during the tornado that ...

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Like a 'war zone' - Homes in the dark after devastating Mangawhai ... (RNZ)

Mangawhai has been compared to a war zone, with houses destroyed, roofs torn off, debris scattered across roads and power poles ripped out.

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Over 200 homes without power following Mangawhai tornado (Stuff.co.nz)

Locals have described the area as “a war zone”, with homes destroyed, power poles torn down, and trees uprooted. Northpower, in a statement at 2.21am on Monday, ...

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Mangawhai Tornado Response Day 2 (Scoop.co.nz)

Kaipara Civil Defence Emergency Management Local Controller John Burt reiterated that movement needed to stay restricted to allow Northpower to do their ...

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As it happened: Mangawhai residents face devastating damage ... (RNZ)

"It was horrific. My wife woke up screaming": Mangawhai has been compared to a war zone, with houses destroyed, roofs torn off, debris scattered across ...

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Looking like a 'war zone': Tornado devastates Mangawhai (Otago Daily Times)

Houses have been destroyed, roofs torn off, debris scattered across the roads, power poles ripped off the base, and trees snapped like twigs after a tornado hit ...

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Tornado alley: Trail of destruction leaves nine buildings yellow ... (Newstalk ZB)

Nine houses and buildings have been yellow stickered and 17 white stickered since a tornado ripped through Mangawhai in the early hours yesterday, ...

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