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.

Meteorologists are forecasting a severe Category 3 cyclone to hit Fiji, prompting authorities to close schools and universities as a precautionary measure and issue warnings for flash floods.