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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 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: 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: 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: 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 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is set to move southwards across the North Island, with strong wind and heavy rain watches and warnings in force for much of the...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Callum Harkin of the Hurricanes | Hurricanes v Blues, round 9 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 11...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at...
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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 Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at...
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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 Football Fern Kelli Brown celebrates her goal against Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns comfortably defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday and continued their dominance in the...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Damian McKenzie became the Chiefs’ highest-ever try scorer in his side’s dominant 62-17 win over Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium. The result sees the Chiefs...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PNG goalscorer Keren Kalapai celebrates her goal against American Samoa in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. PNG won this match 1-0. OFC Media via Phototek Papua New...
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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 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 Cyclone Vaianu continues 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 New Zealand’s Michaela Foster celebrates after scoring a goal with Maya Hahn during Fifa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns are...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Cyclone Vaianu from Friday afternoon showing it approaching New Zealand. windy.com The entire North Island is on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to...
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· April 11, 2026
Source: Northland Regional Council A State of Emergency has been declared for Northland as at 5pm Friday 10 April, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional...
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· April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to reach NZ by Saturday. Earth Nullschool A State of Emergency has been declared across Northland as of 5pm on Friday, ahead...
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· April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Vaianu showing the potential track as it heads towards New Zealand. Zoom Earth Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this...
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· April 10, 2026
Source: National Emergency Management Agency Cyclone Vaianu is a dangerous event, and people in affected regions need to take every warning seriously, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Cyclone Vaianu...
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· April 10, 2026
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is preparing for the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has been...
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· April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 near Hicks Bay in January. Supplied / NZTA Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves as...