A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for western parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening (Monday).

Keep an eye on the latest forecasts and weather radar at www.metservice.com

The weather from Cyclone Vaianu has now cleared from our shores. Now eyes turn to the west as showers move up the country. These could be heavy, with thunderstorms and hail, as a series of fronts roll in from the Tasman Sea.

Map of Severe Weather Warnings overlayed with text reading " 9pm Update All Heavy Rain Warnings lifted Red Strong Wind Warning for the Coromandel lifted and Bay of Plenty downgraded to a watch Strong Wind Warnings remain for Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua District Strong Wind Watches for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Wairarapa and the Chatham Islands Full details as ever over at www.metservice.com/warnings

9pm Update:

🌧️All Heavy Rain Warnings lifted
🔴⬇️Red Strong Wind Warning for the Coromandel lifted and Bay of Plenty downgraded to a watch
🟠Strong Wind Warnings remain for Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua District
🟡Strong Wind Watches for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Wairarapa and the Chatham Islands

Latest track map of Cyclone Vaianu with the latest postion of the east coast of the North Island. Text reads: The centre of Vaianu has crossed the North Island and is now out over Hawke Bay. Rain has cleared most places west of Lake Taupō. Winds over the North Island turning mostly to the southwest

The latest tracking on Cyclone Vaianu has the centre of the storm moving offshore to the east of the North Island.

Text box over a background image of the current satellite picture and radar showing Cyclone Vaianu over the east of the North Island. The test reads: 5pm update Cyclone Vaianu. The centre of Vaianu is currently over Te Urewera National Park and continuing to move to the southeast. Strongest gusts in the last hour, Gt Mercury Island 126km/h, Mahia, 118km/h and Golden Valley 113km/h. The back edge of the rain runs from Tauranga to Hāwera.

Cyclone Vaianu continues to move across the North Island this afternoon with winds wrapping clockwise round the centre of the system.

Find the latest satellite and radar images over on www.metservice.com

Metservice rain radar Sunday 12th 1:52pm, a zoomed in image of the Bay of Plenty with bands of blue and yellow rain. A black L represents the approximate location of the low centre making landfall just east of the Maketu peninsula

The centre of Cyclone Vaianu has made landfall near the Maketu Peninsula. It will now cross the North Island before exiting this evening in Hawkes Bay.

Cyclone Vaianu Track map, issued at 12:50pm NZT. The centre is located just off the coast of Bay of plenty and then the cone extends inland over to Hawkes Bay and out to the southeast of the country.

The latest track update for Cyclone Vaianu has been issued. The centre is approaching the coast of Bay of Plenty and will make landfall soon.

Cyclone Vaianu Update - Sun 12 April 2026 YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather

Heather Keats has the latest updates on Cyclone Vaianu over on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbDZ...

11:30am update Cyclone Vaianu. The centre of Vaianu is currently east of the Coromandel Peninsula travelling south towards Bay of Plenty. Maximum gusts 9pm-11am, Hawkes Bay (Mahia Radar) 150 kph, Coromandel (Channel Island) 132 kph, Northland (Cape Reinga) 110 kph, Bay of Plenty (Whakatane) 95 kph

11:30am update Cyclone Vaianu. The centre of Vaianu is currently east of the Coromandel Peninsula travelling south towards Bay of Plenty. Rainfall totals 9pm to 11am Coromandel (Pinnacles) 258mm, Hawkes Bay (Parks Peak) 133mm, Auckland (Makarau) 109mm, Bay of Plenty (Queens Head) 99mm

11:30am update on Cyclone Vaianu. The centre is east of the Coromandel Peninsula now and moving steadily towards the Bay of Plenty coast. Below are some stats from the event so far.

Kia ora Kurt, you're right that 45KT is not a top end event for Auckland Airport, however it is still unusually windy and there will be parts of the region like Manukau Heads that are windier. This is why we have the Orange Strong Wind Warning out for the city with gusts of 120kph in exposed places.

Metservice Severe Weather Update

True colour satellite imagery of the North Island at 10am Sunday morning. Most of the country is covered in grey cloud with the centre of Vaianu visible east of the Coromandel Peninsula

Strong Wind Watches and Warnings are in force for the entire North Island, including Red Wind Warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. Great Barrier Island has been downgraded to an Orange Wind Warning.

Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings cover much of the North Island, alongside parts of Marlborough and Nelson City.

The latest Cyclone Vaianu Severe Weather Watches and Warnings have been issued.

Watches and warnings are still in force across the North Island and upper South Island, including Red Wind Warnings.

Note: Eastern Bay of Plenty, Southern Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are now under Orange Rain Warnings.

Cyclone Vaianu 9:30am Update:

The Rain Radar shows the centre of Cyclone Vaianu spinning to the east of the country as it continues to sink southwards. It now lies about 100km east of Great Barrier Island.

MetService True Colour Satellite Image Sunday 12th 7:30am. An image of the country with white clouds covering nearly the entire island. A swirl of clouds are visible in the northeast showing the centre of the Cyclone Vaianu which is marked with a white x

Cyclone Vaianu 8:20am Update:

This is what the satellite imagery from 7:30am shows, with the centre of Cyclone Vaianu (marked with a white x) visible to the northeast of the country and moving quickly south towards the Bay of Plenty.

Cyclone Vaianu 7:20am Update

The strongest winds are yet to come as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the country. Areas such as Auckland won't see their strongest winds until this afternoon, as the wind shifts southwesterly behind the cyclone.

A radar image of the North Island from 5:22am on Sunday morning. A curve of blue and yellow marks the position of the central area of Cyclone Vaianu to the northeast of the Coromandel. Rain extends down to the Taranaki Bight

It's been wet and windy overnight and with the centre of Cyclone Vaianu still to the north of us we are in for a windy Sunday. Here's a look at the radar this morning.
Keep an eye on the latest radar at www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain/radar?range=300&tab=real-time

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Cyclone Vaianu - Saturday update

🔴🔴The Bay of Plenty and Rotorua Strong Wind Warning has been upgraded to Red with the strongest winds expected on Sunday.

‼️All other Warnings and Watches remain in place.

Details here
bit.ly/AllWarnings

Cyclone Vaianu is centred almost 500km northeast of Northland at 1.30pm.

🍃Strongest gust so far Mokohinau Island, 113km/h.

🌊Northerly swells of 6 metres measured off the Bay of Islands, Northland coast!

Warnings and Watches here
bit.ly/AllWarnings

All your forecasts
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🔴🟠🟡Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for Severe Gales and Heavy Rain have been updated.

⬇️Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move southwards across the North Island tomorrow (Sunday).

Check the details here
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Cyclone Vaianu's forecast track
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Ata mārie, good morning Aotearoa New Zealand.

🌅High cloud fanning out from Cyclone Vaianu decorated the dawn sky in Wellington.

🔴🟠Severe Weather Warnings and Watches will be updated around 10am this morning.
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🌀View the track of Cyclone Vaianu here
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Ata mārie, good morning Aotearoa New Zealand.

🌅High cloud fanning out from Cyclone Vaianu decorated the dawn sky in Wellington.

🔴🟠Severe Weather Warnings and Watches will be updated around 10am this morning.
bit.ly/AllWarnings

🌀View the track of Cyclone Vaianu here
bit.ly/TropicalCycl...

🛰️ Imagery from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)'s Himawari-9 satellite shows the approach of Cyclone Vaianu.

Our Severe Weather Watches and Warnings will be updated later tonight - keep up to date with the latest at www.metservice.com

Marine Forecasts - Coastal Conditions YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather

Learn about how we write our Coastal forecasts here:

Hazardous coastal conditions are forecast with Cyclone Vaianu 🛥️ 🌊❗

As well as dangerous winds and heavy rain, large waves are expected for coastal areas.

Keep up to date with our latest marine forecasts: metservice.com/marine/coastal

Strong Wind Impacts YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather

Want to know what to expect during a Strong Wind event❓💨⚠️

Find out more in the video below ⬇️

Red Warnings Issued for Cyclone Vaianu - Fri 10 April 2026 YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather

Here's Heather Keats with the latest on the Severe Weather coming. ⬇️❗🚨
⚠️ More information: metservice.com/warnings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeGu...

CYCLONE VAIANU WARNINGS UPDATE

🔴 RED STRONG WIND WARNING - Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island 🔴

💨 Strong Wind Watches and Warnings updated 🟠 🟡
🌧️ Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings updated🟠 🟡

More warning information: metservice.com/warnings
How to prepare: GetReady.govt.nz

Cyclone Vaianu is continuing to track closer to the North Island. 🌀

With a more settled weather window beforehand, it’s time to get prepared now. ⏳

Our friends at @NZcivildefence have some great advice below. 🎒⬇️

📌More information on how to prepare can be found at: GetReady.govt.nz

Update on TROPICAL CYCLONE VAIANU 🌀⚠️

MetService is keeping a close eye on Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it makes it way towards New Zealand.

🌀 To see the latest forecast tropical cyclone track map and more info: www.metservice.com/warnings/tro...

⚠️More warning info: metservice.com/warnings

Warnings Update - TROPICAL CYCLONE VAIANU ❗ 🌀

⚠️ 🟡 Strong Wind Watches for the North Island (Sat – Mon) 💨
⚠️ 🟡 Heavy Rain Watches for the North Island (Sat – Sun) 🌧️

Upgrades to Warnings likely.

More info: metservice.com/warnings