New ZealandBay of Plenty residents prepare for Cyclone Vaianu to make landfallBay of Plenty under red warning along with Rotorua and Coromandel Peninsula as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Alyse WrightWatch12 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandFlooding at Thornton Beach near WhakatāneFlooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne, where seawater is starting to flood the road. Video / Mike ScottWatch12 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandPower transformers explodingHome security cameras capture two power transformers exploding early this morning in Tauranga. Video / David GreigWatch11 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandRed warning extends to Bay of Plenty, Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued red weather warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, effective until 8pm tonight. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandRising rivers and rough seas in NorthlandWhangārei Falls and Ocean Beach on Sunday morning after Cyclone Vaianu passed through Northland overnight. Videos / Brodie Stone, Rachel WardWatch11 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandNearly 4000 without power in Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu set to make landfall todayA red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Apr 05:10 PM
New ZealandWorried shoppers strip supermarket shelves of goods as Cyclone Vaianu loomsFoodstuffs stores may shorten opening hours, with PAK'nSAVE Kaitaia shut at 8pm.11 Apr 07:05 AM
Motorsport'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellationBrodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.11 Apr 06:44 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifierThe Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.11 Apr 06:02 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026. President Trump sends another warning to Iran. The Artemis II mission successfully touches down safely back on Earth.Watch11 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWeather worsens as Cyclone Vaianu approaches north coastWeather conditions are already deteriorating at the top of the country, ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu. Ōakura Bay, 60km south-east of Paihia. Video / Raewin WoodhouseWatch10 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 11, 2026. Wellington Zoo turns 120 years old this weekend, US VP JD Vance heads to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks.Watch10 Apr 08:18 PM
New Zealand‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe 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.'10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s better to be prepared for Cyclone Vaianu than get caught outOPINION: People likely to be impacted need to act now if they haven’t already.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getawayBachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.10 Apr 06:00 AM
EntertainmentThe best TV shows to binge while wild weather hits NZThe weather's set to be gnarly, so stay safe inside and distract yourself with these gems.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins againHauraki Mayor Toby Adams says residents are weary after recent floods but still resilient.10 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone 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.'10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 10, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Cyclone Vaianu set to hit the North Island and rising fuel prices impacting start-of-year costs for struggling families | Friday April 10, 2026Watch10 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandWhen 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. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
Football FernsVaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat growsThe Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.10 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go aheadCrowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.10 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 10'The entire North Island is in the firing line, some more than others.' Video / MetServiceWatch10 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandPrecautionary road closure and preparation urged as Cyclone Vaianu approachesGet prepared was the word from civil defence as Cyclone bears down. 09 Apr 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Deja vu': Flood and landslide damaged region braces for another hitThe last major downpour for Tauranga and the Western Bay was just a couple of weeks ago.09 Apr 09:04 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHow to prepare for Cyclone Vaianu | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe civil defence boss of the National Emergency Management Agency tells North Islanders how to prepare for Sunday's cyclone. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Apr 07:42 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYCyclone Vaianu: How bad could it get? | Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService's Heather Keats says despite the downgrade, the cyclone could still be life-threatening. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Apr 07:37 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: April 10MetService morning weather update: April 10. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Apr 07:22 PM
New ZealandHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu downgrade doesn’t lessen threat, experts warnCategory shift means little as flooding, slips and power cuts loom for New Zealand.09 Apr 05:00 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
