Several properties have been damaged by a tornado on the Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington.
Fire and Emergency shift manager, Belinda Beets, says they received their first call just before 5.30am on Tuesday.
She says crews are in Aorangi Road at the northern end of Paraparaumu, where there are reports of roof damage, and trees and fences down.
Fire crews are also at the Metlifecare facility, where there is also suspected roof damage.
More than 650 properties are also without power.
Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
