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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026
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The first since Gabrielle: Nervous Hawke’s Bay braces again for a cyclone
'Having children involved in your emergency planning gives them a sense of control.'
Editorial: It’s better to be prepared for Cyclone Vaianu than get caught out
OPINION: People likely to be impacted need to act now if they haven’t already.
'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.
The best TV shows to binge while wild weather hits NZ
The weather's set to be gnarly, so stay safe inside and distract yourself with these gems.
'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.'
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 10, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Cyclone Vaianu set to hit the North Island and rising fuel prices impacting start-of-year costs for struggling families | Friday April 10, 2026
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.
Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows
The Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
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.
MetService Severe Weather: April 10
'The entire North Island is in the firing line, some more than others.' Video / MetService
Precautionary road closure and preparation urged as Cyclone Vaianu approaches
Get prepared was the word from civil defence as Cyclone bears down.
'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.
'Serious worry': Tairāwhiti growers fear impacts of Cyclone Vaianu
'You’ve just got to look at the skies and sometimes pray for the best.'
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.