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Showers threaten Auckland’s big sports weekend as chilly winds move in
Rain may disrupt Saturday's Warriors match and Sunday's Auckland FC game.
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'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getaway
Bachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.
'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins again
Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says residents are weary after recent floods but still resilient.
Northland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears
'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'
Cyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating
'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'
Precautionary road closure and preparation urged as Cyclone Vaianu approaches
Get prepared was the word from civil defence as Cyclone bears down.
Cyclone-wary Hawke’s Bay prepares for another potential hit
MetService says Hawke’s Bay could experience wind gusts of about 110km/h.
Life-threatening storm looms: When Vaianu is expected to hit North Island
Auckland has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre as NZ braces for the cyclone.
'Miraculous' survival: Local farmers rescue driver after car plunges into chasm
'I saw the two tyres sticking out of the water ... How does someone survive that?'
Oceanic phenomenon could supercharge Cyclone Vaianu's impact on NZ
The inverse barometer effect can lift sea levels and intensify storm surges on the coast.
Car crashes into floodwaters near Rotorua after heavy rain opens hole in road
SH2 Waioweka Gorge is also closed again due to a slip.
'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.
Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern
Swells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.
Incoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind
Niwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.
All eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and gales
Six roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.
Remnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.
150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3
MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.
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Heather Keats with the details for the week's weather. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Bay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-up
MetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.
Subtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones tracked
Forecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.
MetService severe weather update: April 6
MetService severe weather update: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.
Northland on alert again with 18-hour rain warning and gale-force winds
Northland faces 18 hours of heavy rain from 10pm tonight to 4pm tomorrow.
MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4
MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4. Video / MetService
Temperatures drop to single digits for parts of New Zealand tonight
Despite the mercury plunging tonight, warmer conditions are on the way later this week.
Weather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches lifted
It comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North Island
Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.
Orange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and flooding
Rainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.
'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regions
Downpours, flooding, and slips are possible tonight and Friday.
MetService evening weather update: March 26
MetService evening weather update: March 26. Video / MetService
MetService severe weather warning: March 25-26
MetService severe weather warning: March 25-26