Emergency / Weather Emergency Mobile Alert: Flood warning for Herbertville as Wainui River rises upstream Civil Defence warns of potential sudden flooding; people in low-lying areas, including the campground, told to prepare to evacuate and head to the community hall if needed.
Emergency / Weather Emergency alert warns of severe flooding risk in Wairarapa; residents told to be ready to evacuate The region’s rivers and streams are rising quickly after heavy rain, and Civil Defence says people in flood‑prone areas should leave early if they see water levels lifting.
Emergency / Weather Emergency alert for Whanganui flooding: no evacuations ordered, river to stay high The Civil Defence message urges low-lying residents to stay vigilant as inundation affects Taupo Quay and road closures persist.
Emergency / Weather Flood risk for Whanganui this afternoon; Anzac Parade, Taupo Quay and Putiki told to prepare to evacuate Civil Defence says heavy rain upstream and a high tide could bring flooding around 1pm, with door-knocking underway and residents urged to leave if they feel unsafe.
Emergency / Weather Shelter in place as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies; SH35 closing at Ōpōtiki Bay of Plenty Civil Defence says the worst conditions are expected from 2pm, with strong winds, airborne debris, and coastal and localised flooding.
Emergency / Weather Cyclone Vaianu: Evacuations ordered for Waimarama, Ocean Beach, Te Awanga and Haumoana Heavy swells are worsening; beachfront and flood‑prone properties in the Hastings District told to leave now before roads become impassable.
Emergency / Weather Civil Defence urges self‑evacuation in parts of Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu peaks around 2pm Low‑lying areas told to move now; Fraser Street to close 12–5pm; assistance centre open at Mercury Baypark
Emergency / Weather Evacuations ordered for Ohope and Thornton coast as Cyclone Vaianu impacts Whakatane district Civil Defence has pushed an Emergency Mobile Alert directing people to leave low-lying coastal areas before midday, with a welfare centre open in town.
Emergency / Weather Auckland moves to Orange alert as Cyclone Vaianu nears; residents asked to prepare now The city’s emergency coordination centre is active, with officials urging people to secure homes, make a plan and keep across MetService warnings as high winds, heavy rain and large swells are forecast.
Emergency / Weather Restricted fire season declared for North Waikato from 4pm Thursday The permit-only rules cover Waikato, Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, Waipa, Ōtorohanga, Waitomo and Hamilton City as vegetation fires rise with late-summer drying.
Emergency / Weather Ash observed at Whakaari; alert level raised to 3 and aviation code to Orange Photos and pilot reports show a weak ash-producing eruption from the main vent, with scientists planning a gas flight when weather allows.
Emergency / Weather Red severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato; Civil Defence urges people in low-lying areas to be ready to evacuate The Emergency Mobile Alert says heavy rain could cause rapidly rising water and slips, with people told not to wait for an official evacuation order.
