A Powerful Cyclone Bears Down on New Zealand: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 storm with winds exceeding 150km/h, is barreling south of Fiji towards the North Island, prompting forecasters to issue strong wind watches for the entire region. The cyclone's projected path suggests that life-threatening winds and heavy rain could hit New Zealand as early as later this week, leaving residents and authorities on high alert. With the storm's trajectory shifting southward, residents are advised to prepare for potential disruptions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. As the cyclone draws closer, New Zealanders are bracing themselves for a potentially severe weather event.


Category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds at centre in excess of 150km/hTropical Cyclone Vaianu forming in the Pacific could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week, forecasters have said, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island.The category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds around the centre in excess of 150km/h, MetService said on Wednesday. Continue reading...