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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday April 18, 2026
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday April 18, 2026. Video / MetService
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026. Trump speaks of a deal being made with Iran. Rain continues in Wellington with severe weather warnings still in place.
Heavy rain and flooding continues in Wellington despite warnings lifting
Ongoing bad weather and heavy rain has closed another Wellington highway this morning. Video / Supplied
Fresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls in
Already-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.
Strong winds and heavy rain ahead as Auckland gears up for a big weekend of sport |Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with John Law, Friday, April 17. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
How this weekend’s rain band could affect your drive home from the holidays
The mercury is expected to drop to a cool 2C in Christchurch tomorrow morning.
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.
Cyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after storm
About 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides.
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.
Property in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone Vaianu
Residents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / Supplied
'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoP
Ōhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.
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.'
High tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst
High tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse Wright
Small-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches
Small-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ Herald
Hauraki District Mayor speaks to the public whilst out on volunteer firefighter call
Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
High tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach
The high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee Tyrrell
Video from across the North Island shows early extent of Cyclone Vaianu damage
As Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / Supplied
MetService Severe Weather: April 12
MetService Severe Weather: April 12. Video / MetService
Wild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens
Wild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew Davidson
Wild winds and coastal inundation in Whakatāne as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies
Conditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ Herald