Watch: Stunning vision shot from Auckland's Sky Tower shows city shrouded in fog

'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into store

One of the explosions struck a customer in the neck during the incident on Friday morning.

Man drowns at central Auckland beach

Police were called to Kohimarama Beach this morning following reports a man had been pulled from the water unconscious.

Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for Auckland, Northland

The rain could cause flash flooding or slips, particularly near streams, rivers or narrow valleys, MetService said.

'Screams of joy' - Bioluminescence stuns onlookers at Auckland beach

Photographer Matthew Davison said it was the best display of the natural phenomenon he had ever seen.