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Cyclone Vaianu
Coverage of Cyclone Vaianu in the Nexus archive.
- Floods, power outages and hundreds evacuated as Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island
Cyclone Vaianu struck New Zealand's North Island, causing floods, power outages, and evacuations. The storm, with winds over 130km/h, hit near the Maketu peninsula, described as a 'life-threatening' system by MetService.
- New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate
Cyclone Vaianu is set to hit New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and winds up to 130 km/h. Authorities have ordered thousands to evacuate due to risks of coastal flooding and landslides. The storm will pass west of the Chatham Islands on Monday.