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Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.

Highest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.

Kylee Kast says she's never been so scared, as she faced Cyclone Vaianu in Ōhope. She says it felt like she was on a plane suffering bad turbulence. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Minister Mark Mitchell reveals the latest on Cyclone Vaianu clean-up efforts. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.

Gale-force winds and large coastal swells are set to continue.

Residents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / Supplied

Kylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.

Ōhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.

'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 of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse Wright

Small-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ Herald

Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald

The high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee Tyrrell

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown deliver update on Cyclone Vaianu. Video / NZ Herald

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. Video / MetService

Wild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew Davidson

Coromandel Peninsula under red weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Supplied

Conditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ Herald

Bay of Plenty under red warning along with Rotorua and Coromandel Peninsula as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Alyse Wright

Flooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne, where seawater is starting to flood the road. Video / Mike Scott

Home security cameras capture two power transformers exploding early this morning in Tauranga. Video / David Greig

MetService has issued red weather warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, effective until 8pm tonight. Video / Alyse Wright

Whangārei Falls and Ocean Beach on Sunday morning after Cyclone Vaianu passed through Northland overnight. Videos / Brodie Stone, Rachel Ward

A red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.

Foodstuffs stores may shorten opening hours, with PAK'nSAVE Kaitaia shut at 8pm.

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.

The Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.