Severe thunderstorms forecast for Thursday afternoon Become a member Nov 02, 2023 MetService is warning that severe thunderstorms are possible in this district from 3.00 pm this afternoon - Thursday, November 2.Rainfall could be as much as 25 - 40 millimetres per hour. TOP STORIES Concern Hāwea developer disregarding affordable housing requirements by Lauren Pattemore - May 03,2024 QLDC locks in 'prescriptive' rules for footpath ... by Kim Bowden - May 03,2024 ORC ramps up action to tackle Arrowtown ... by Kim Bowden - May 03,2024