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Coverage of MetService 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.
- Tropical Cyclone Vaianu may bring life-threatening winds to New Zealand, forecasters warn
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 storm with winds exceeding 150km/h, is moving south of Fiji toward New Zealand, prompting life-threatening wind and rain warnings. Strong wind watches have been issued for the entire North Island as the cyclone approaches.