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New Zealand braces for worst impacts as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall

Floods and power outages are reported in New Zealand, as authorities warn the worst damage from Cyclone Vaianu is yet to come. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesApr 12, 2026, 12:56 AM
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ABC AustraliaApr 12, 2026, 12:56 AM

New Zealand braces for worst impacts as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall

Floods and power outages are reported in New Zealand, as authorities warn the worst damage from Cyclone Vaianu is yet to come.

The GuardianApr 11, 2026, 3:49 AM

New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate

Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 kmh (80 mph), is expected to hit on Sunday Thousands of New Zealanders were ordered to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the country’s North Island braced for Cyclone Vaianu, which authorities warned could cause coastal flooding and landslides. Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mp/h), was expected to hit on Sunday, then pass west of the remote Chatham Islands on Monday, the country’s weather forecaster said. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaApr 11, 2026, 1:42 AM

New Zealand cyclone forces cancellation of Supercars race

A looming cyclone forces organisers to cancel the Supercars race in Taupō on New Zealand's north island.

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