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- Record Rainfall Triggers Massive Flooding and Landslides Across Wellington
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: AXL News
Wellington is grappling with the aftermath of one of its most severe weather events in history, with initial assessments revealing that more than 1,800 properties were impacted by...
- Ruapehu Mayor Demands Enhanced Warning Systems After Residents Flee Chest High Floodwaters in Ōhura
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Australia & Oceania
Mayor Weston Kirton has called for significant improvements to emergency alert protocols following a localized flood that forced families to evacuate through deep water in the midd...
- Wet and Windy Weekend Ahead for New Zealand Sports Fans
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: AXL News
A significant low-pressure system is set to sweep across Aotearoa this weekend, bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, and even alpine snow. MetService has issued a series of...
- Whakatāne Residents Warned of Ongoing Landslide Risks Following Cyclone Vaianu
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: AXL News
The Eastern Bay of Plenty region has entered a critical recovery phase following the severe impact of ex-Cyclone Vaianu, which brought destructive winds and coastal flooding to the...
- Recovery Mode: Clean-up Begins as Cyclone Vaianu Retreats from North Island
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: AXL News
The severe weather warnings that gripped the North Island over the weekend have finally been lifted as Cyclone Vaianu tracks away from mainland New Zealand. While the immediate thr...
- Cyclone Vaianu Retreats: 220mm of Rain Drenches Coromandel as Warnings Ease
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: AXL News
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracked away from mainland New Zealand overnight, leaving a trail of surface flooding and power outages across the North Island’s east coast. While the Coro...
- Tauranga Declares State of Emergency as Cyclone Vaianu Threatens Massive Coastal Inundation
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: AXL News
Authorities in Tauranga have officially declared a state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the Bay of Plenty, bringing with it the threat of significant storm surges and co...
- Supercars Sunday Races at Taupō Cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Sports
Organizers of the Supercars Championship have officially cancelled the final day of racing at the ITM Taupō Super 440 following a rapid deterioration in weather conditions caused b...
- Red Alerts and States of Emergency as Cyclone Vaianu Closes in on North Island
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: AXL News
The entire North Island of New Zealand has been placed on high alert as Cyclone Vaianu accelerates toward the coast, with landfall expected on Saturday night. Northland has already...
- Emergency Declaration Issued in Northland as Cyclone Vaianu Intensifies Threats
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: AXL News
Authorities in Northland have declared a regional State of Emergency as of 5:00 pm on Friday, bracing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. The declaration, which remains in...
- East Coast on High Alert as Cyclone Vaianu Threatens "Trifecta" of Hazards
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: AXL News
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has issued urgent warnings for New Zealand's East Coast as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, bringing a dangerous combination of storm surges, torrential rain, an...
- New Zealand Under Severe Weather Watch as Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: AXL News
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and MetService have placed the entire North Island on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks toward New Zealand. Predicted to...