Some events have been cancelled but many will still go ahead as planned.

Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.

Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy

Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice

'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

Experts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.

Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.

The NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.

No deaths have been reported but police said one man was missing.

Violent winds toppled power lines as Alfred inched towards Australia's eastern coast.

Four million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.

Winston Peters answers questions about whether he informed the Prime Minister of Phil Goff's sacking and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns. Video / NZ Herald

Some four million people are in the firing line.

'The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute,' the star said.

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Tropical cyclone set to hit near Brisbane on Friday, the region's first in over 50 years.

Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.

The system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.

George waited days in his car for someone to arrive: 'They didn’t even know we were here.'

Ports and operations were shut down as emergency warnings were issued.

The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.

'Looking at those photos now, it’s surreal.'

For Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.

Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters destroyed Waikato Gray’s Eskdale home in February 2023. He refused a council buyout, staying on his ancestral land in a caravan. Video / Rafaella Melo

Flood preparedness has become part of the local school's curriculum.

Two years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.

'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'

People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.