Home / New ZealandCyclone Vaianu live updates: ‘Life-threatening’ weather event to bring torrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m wavesNZ Herald11 Apr, 2026 05:10 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditCyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ HeraldLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandPolice name two overseas men killed in SH1 crash near Kinleith10 May 03:57 AMNew ZealandToddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property10 May 03:20 AMNew Zealand16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold10 May 03:05 AMSponsoredFuture of wealth in NZ: A conversation with ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt03 May 11:20 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.