An Auckland road has reopened after debris from a fallen roof forced it to close earlier on Friday as wild weather lashes the country.
An area of Crayford Road and Blockhouse Bay Road was closed after wind blew off a 25-30m section of a commercial building's roof and partially collapsed the front of the structure.
The area of Crayford Road and Blockhouse Bay Road is closed after wind blew off a 25 - 30 metre roof of commercial building. Photo: Supplied / Dan Lake
Photo: Calvin Samuel
Powerlines near the damaged building were also down, and Fire and Emergency had deployed half-a-dozen appliances to the site.
Powerlines near the damaged building are also down. Photo:
Fire crews checked the building for occupants but said the building was empty. There were no reports of injuries.
Photo: Calvin Samuel
Meanwhile, a 'red level' severe thunderstorm warning was in place for Auckland, parts of Northland and Waikato, as torrential rain hits the upper North Island.