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'Deja vu': Flood and landslide damaged region braces for another hit
The last major downpour for Tauranga and the Western Bay was just a couple of weeks ago.
How to prepare for Cyclone Vaianu | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The civil defence boss of the National Emergency Management Agency tells North Islanders how to prepare for Sunday's cyclone. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Cyclone Vaianu: How bad could it get? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService's Heather Keats says despite the downgrade, the cyclone could still be life-threatening. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: April 10
MetService morning weather update: April 10. Video / MetService
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.
Cyclone Vaianu downgrade doesn’t lessen threat, experts warn
Category shift means little as flooding, slips and power cuts loom for New Zealand.
'Could be very impactful': Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Sunday.
Cyclone-wary Hawke’s Bay prepares for another potential hit
MetService says Hawke’s Bay could experience wind gusts of about 110km/h.
Cyclone Vaianu: Weekend of extreme weather ahead
MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats tells us what to expect as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Cameron Pitney, MetService
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.
What would a category 2 cyclone do to NZ? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Earth Sciences NZ chief scientist Chris Brandolino on what Kiwis can expect from the cyclones heading our way this week. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Car crashes into floodwaters near Rotorua after heavy rain opens hole in road
SH2 Waioweka Gorge is also closed again due to a slip.
MetService morning weather update: April 9
MetService morning weather update: April 9. Video / MetService
'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.
Christopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”
Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.
MetService morning weather update: April 8
MetService morning weather update: April 8. Video / MetService
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.
MetService severe weather update: April 7
MetService severe weather update: April 7. Video / MetService
150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3
MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.
MetService morning weather update: April 7
MetService morning weather update: April 7. Video / MetService
Two cyclones heading for NZ: Here's what to expect | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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.
MetService severe weather update: April 6
MetService severe weather update: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.
'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshine
A heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.
Your Easter weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
What's Easter looking like where you are? Heather Keats reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY