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New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Simeon Browm makes cancer funding announcementSimeon Browm announces a nationwide expansion of cancer infusion servicesWatch12 Apr 08:50 PM
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Ryan Bridge TODAYEvacuated Ōhope resident: 'Branches flying everywhere' | Ryan Bridge TODAYKylee Kast says she's never been so scared, as she faced Cyclone Vaianu in Ōhope. She says it felt like she was on a plane suffering bad turbulence. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch12 Apr 08:35 PM
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New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.Watch12 Apr 07:07 PM
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New ZealandProperty in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone VaianuResidents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worstHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse WrightWatch12 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concernNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concern, call to reassess transport strategy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWidespread flooding isolates Thames townshipSH25 into Thames has been cut off by flooding as Cyclone Vaianu moves across the North Island, with NZDF Unimogs deployed to the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroachesSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandHauraki District Mayor speaks to the public whilst out on volunteer firefighter callHauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandHigh tide and storm surge hit Waihī BeachThe high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee TyrrellWatch12 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell and Mayor Wayne Brown deliver Cyclone Vaianu updateEmergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown deliver update on Cyclone Vaianu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandVideo from across the North Island shows early extent of Cyclone Vaianu damageAs Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 12MetService Severe Weather: April 12. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatensWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew DavidsonWatch12 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandFootage shows rivers in Coromandel Peninsula beginning to rise as Cyclone Vaianu nears landfallCoromandel Peninsula under red weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandWild winds and coastal inundation in Whakatāne as Cyclone Vaianu intensifiesConditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandSignificant fire at restaurant at luxury Te Arai Links golf courseFirefighters work to put out a fire in Te Arai Links luxury golf course. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
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
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New ZealandMount Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind and rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfallMount Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind and rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Apr 08:29 PM
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New ZealandNorth Island wakes to rain, gales and swells as cyclone nearsCyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 04:11 PM
New ZealandAnimations show extent of Cyclone VaianuNew animations show the extent of wind gusts, rain and coastal surges set to batter the North Island. Video / Earth Sciences New ZealandWatch11 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 11MetService Severe Weather: April 11. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Apr 05:03 AM
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