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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Kaipara, Auckland City, Waikato, Waitakere, Franklin, Rodney and Albany areas

30 November 2025

It's valid till about 20 past 4, with MetService, saying the thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

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