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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The grandmother of five founded the charity Kaitāia Whānau in Need after she spotted a social media post from a young mum who’d just given birth...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A brown river raging in flood, in a gorge, during a storm. RNZ/ Nick Monro Wild weather has once again brought flooding, damage and destruction to...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The North Island has taken yet another hammering, with Cyclone Vaianu’s wrath lashing the north and east. Hundreds of households were evacuated, while thousands more went...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waves at high tide in Whitianga. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Senior climate scientists say the major funding for extreme weather research is drying up just as...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with RNZ’s live blog. Whakatāne acting mayor Julie Jukes says Cyclone Vaianu caused significant amount of damage, and the full extent is not...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The...
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· April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rāwene residents are being urged to conserve water after a water main broke under Parnell Street, the town’s main street. Supplied / FNDC Far North Mayor...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu. Most of the calls have...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates a try saving tackle on Storm wing (and Warriors successor) Will Warbrick. AAP / Photosport Analysis: There’s no better way to put championship...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire was throughout the building and the roof. (File photo) Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Firefighters are battling a large fire at a luxury golf course...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand 5am Update Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a small number of 111 calls for assistance as a result of the weather...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Northland Regional Council Severe winds were recorded across parts of Northland overnight. Wind gusts of up to 120km/h were observed at Cape Reinga and Tutukākā Harbour, while Hokianga Harbour recorded...
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· April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Swells on the Coromandel coast ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Tauranga has declared a state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, as officials warn of...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood celebrates winning race 9 of the series, Supercars 2026 ITM Taupo Super 440. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Wellington driver Ryan Wood has claimed a...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from February 2026. Explainer – If the weather lately is stressing you out, you’re not alone. Repeated weather events and...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supercars drivers line up in Taupo. photosport Supercar organisers have cancelled Sunday’s race day at the ITM Taupō Super 440, with Cyclone Vaianu making its way...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is making its way toward North Island, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Northland and parts of Bay of Islands from...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said community members may see police presence in the area as they continue to enquire. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police cars are at the scene...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from March 2026. When people prepare for tropical cyclones and severe weather events, there are some simple steps to protect...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Queues in the car park at PAK’nSAVE Wairau Road. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Queues have been forming at supermarkets in Auckland, as people prepare to hunker...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Supplied A law professor is warning of the impact on freedom of navigation if...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire investigators are looking into three separate fires in Manurewa, Auckland on Friday night. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said crews...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A leak behind the Old Bank Arcade in Wellington’s city centre. RNZ / Jemima Huston Wellington’s new water entity is under scrutiny from the Commerce Commission...