Home / The CountryCyclone Vaianu live updates: States of emergency lift as cyclone moves away from New ZealandNZ Herald13 Apr, 2026 06:57 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditAs Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / SuppliedLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from The CountryThe CountryRural patients face 23% higher death rate, health leader warns08 May 06:24 PMThe CountryDebunking a cheese myth and why halloumi is 'born to blister'08 May 06:00 PMThe CountryMiddle East conflict fails to stall record kiwifruit crop and exports08 May 05:00 PMSponsoredFuture of wealth in NZ: A conversation with ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt03 May 11:20 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.