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'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuation
Roads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.
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Air NZ plane hit by lightning
Two flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.
Watch: More than 1000 lightning strikes over BoP, flooding causes school closure
The severe weather follows a tornado that tore roofs off homes in Tauranga.
Life-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warnings
Critics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.
Tauranga tornado clean-up continues
Fifteen properties were affected by Sunday's wild weather.
River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt
MetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highways
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
Editorial: The danger of individualism in a cyclone warning
OPINION: If you're asked to leave in a state of emergency, the answer is simple. Leave.
Cyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after storm
About 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides.
No ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leader
Iwi leader Willie Te Aho says two marae near Te Karaka will move to safer land.
Storm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergencies
Northland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.
'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwaters
The pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.
'I made the choice to stay': Why many Hawke’s Bay residents ignored evacuation orders
'Here in Te Awanga, we all stayed because we’ve been through it before.'
Extreme weather scientists warn of impending funding drought
Only $67m of $463m in Endeavour climate funding targets extreme weather.
Ōhope residents begin clean-up after Cyclone Vaianu lashes coast
Families returned to their beachfront homes after weekend evacuation orders were issued.
Mayor defends cyclone response as clean-up begins
Cyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.
Cyclone Vaianu: Telcos name worst-hit areas for broadband and mobile outages
One NZ and Spark using Starlink satellite-to-mobile to plug coverage gaps.
Kiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’
Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.
'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of Plenty
Kylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.
Authorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water
'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'
When Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island
Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday.
Cyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go ahead
Crowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.
How will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?
Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.
Organisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone Vaianu
Decisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.
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?'
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.
Welcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/h
The council is considering retaining walls and drainage for a long‑term fix.