Spectacular Lightning Storm Over Auckland

Auckland residents were delighted by a stunning display of lightning over the city on Friday night, December 14.

The North Island was lit up by more than 33,000 lightning strikes overnight, according to Radio NZ. They reported 80 per cent of the strikes were above land, giving residents a great view of the electric storm.

WeatherWatchNZ warned of more thunderstorms on Saturday with the risk of flash flooding. Credit: Sam Finnemore via Storyful