Cyclone Vaianu has brought gusts of up to 130 km/h and heavy rainfall to New Zealand's North Island, particularly affecting the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel. The severe weather conditions were recorded overnight.
Cyclone Vaianu is approaching New Zealand, with warnings of potential floods in Auckland, the country's most populous city. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for parts of the North Island.
New Zealand is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu, with authorities warning of potential flooding in Auckland and Northland regions. Residents are advised to take safety precautions as the storm approaches.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, described as potentially life-threatening, is tracking towards New Zealand, set to touchdown in Northland this weekend, prompting authorities across the North Island to prepare for the storm. MetService has indicated a high likelihood of issuing severe weather warnings as forecasts become clearer.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, now a Category 3 storm with winds exceeding 150km/h, is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, where forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to the North Island.
Northland, New Zealand, is under an orange heavy rain warning, while MetService is also tracking tropical cyclones in the South Pacific, including Vaianu. Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Maila is now posing an increasing threat to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.
Thousands of New Zealanders on the North Island have been ordered to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu, expected to bring heavy rain and winds up to 130 km/h, approaches for Sunday landfall.
Worried shoppers in affected areas have begun stripping supermarket shelves as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Animations have been released to show the extent and potential impact of the looming cyclone.
Cyclone Vaianu is projected to impact various regions across New Zealand's North Island, with authorities tracking its path and advising residents on potential effects.
Communities on New Zealand's North Island are preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu, with many feeling better equipped due to strengthened networks and resources following recent weather events.
As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu approaches, an explainer details what tropical cyclones are and the meaning behind their various categories. The information aims to help the public understand the potential impact and severity of such weather events.
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands of residents on the North Island as destructive Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Authorities are warning of extreme wind, heavy rainfall, coastal floods, and landslides, with officials highlighting growing risks to public safety.
MetService has issued red and orange wind and rain warnings across New Zealand's North Island as Cyclone Vaianu nears, prompting thousands of citizens to evacuate. Farmers in Northland are preparing for the cyclone while still recovering from previous flood damage, with warnings of potential coastal floods and landslides.
MetService has issued red and orange wind and rain warnings across New Zealand's North Island as Cyclone Vaianu nears. Farmers in Northland are preparing for the cyclone while still recovering from previous flood damage, highlighting the ongoing severe weather challenges.
Residents are advised to prepare an emergency grab bag with essential items as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, emphasizing readiness for the impending storm.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu (also referred to as Vainu) continues to intensify, leading to school closures across Fiji and prompting close monitoring for its potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand's North Island, where locals are now bracing for its arrival.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has intensified to a Category 2 storm and is currently tracking west-northwest of the Yasawa and Mamanuca island groups. Residents in the Fiji region are advised to monitor official updates.