Despite the rubble left behind, no one was killed, and only minor injuries were reported.
World
Sat, Apr 25
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Gavin Naftel says his sister-in-law lifted his mother-in-law to safety above a wardrobe and then treaded water, waiting for help.
New Zealand
Mon, Apr 20
Follow 1News' live updates as Cyclone Vaianu heads offshore.
Mon, Apr 13
A Hawke’s Bay mayor claims the declaration of states of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu was "woke" decision-making, and says "there was a lot of panicking going on" over not too much.
Environment
Ten-year-old Kaea and his mother Neisha were checking out Tairua's Ocean Beach after Cyclone Vaianu when he came across the Jack Daniels bottle encrusted with shells.
Numerous weather warnings, including rare red wind warnings, are in place.
Sat, Apr 11
What should you do before, during and after the storm arrives?
The third race at Taupō, and 10th of the season, will now go ahead next weekend in the historic round in Christchurch.
Motorsport
MetService has outlined the potential path of Cyclone Vaianu in greater detail this afternoon, as the category 2 cyclone is expected to be a "very large, damaging system".
Fri, Apr 10
"The combination of damaging winds, heavy rain and coastal inundation makes this a multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event" the forecaster said.
Think of them as a swirling oceanic engine, taking energy from the warm waters and generating enormous amount of energy.
Thu, Apr 9
MetService has issued a preliminary severe weather watch ahead of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu's potential landfall this weekend.
Wed, Apr 8
MetService meteorologist John Law said the storm was currently a category three level sitting to the west of Fiji, with winds in the centre exceeding 150km/h.
Tue, Apr 7
Multiple parts of the Great Ride cycle trail were hammered in January storms, with damage that brought the group behind it to tears.
Sat, Apr 4
The red heavy warning which had been in place for parts of Northland expired, but the Far North and Whangārei remain under a state of emergency until Thursday.
Sat, Mar 28
The $250 million is being spent in Hawke's Bay to stop rivers flooding homes - but beachfront communities say they want the same sort of investment for their homes.
Fri, Mar 20
The Raspberry Café owner Bart Batth said the weather had forced a temporary closure "for the safety of staff and customers".
Tue, Feb 17
A member of the public called emergency services, alerting them to the submerged car on State Highway 39 near the intersection with Kiwi Rd at Puketotara last night.
Sat, Feb 14
Mount Maunganui main street businesses have noticed a drop in foot traffic, raising concerns about making it through the winter season.
Business
Sat, Jan 31
Last week's extreme weather caused significant damage across parts of the upper North Island, forcing some people out of their homes.
Thu, Jan 29
Huia Ngatai and her whānau spent a terrifying night on their roof as water raged around them.
Thu, Jan 22
Parts of Northland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne region and Coromandel have been badly hit by the heavy rain and winds.
After a direct lightning hit in September, the radar was out for an "extended period" as its badly-damaged protective dome was replaced with another.
December 12, 2025
Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.
October 23, 2025
The original Manukau Heads Rd was impassable after a slip sent 90,000 cubic metres of soil down a hillside.
August 13, 2025
