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'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees
About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.

How ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will affect Easter weekend sport
Some events have been cancelled but many will still go ahead as planned.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.

Cyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beaches
Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Tropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to know
Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice

Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

Ex-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in place
Experts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.

‘So frightening’: Kiwi’s scary night as wild weather struck; fears of looting at evacuated homes
Wind 'sounded like a jumbo jet going over the roof of our house', Kiwi in Queensland says.

‘Wind gust rattles the building’: Kiwi hunkers down in hotel as wild weather strikes
The NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.

‘Stupidity’: People rescued from Gold Coast beaches as Alfred downgraded to tropical low
No deaths have been reported but police said one man was missing.

Cyclone Alfred: Kiwis in Brisbane describe ‘unreal’ scenes, NZ Govt sends search and rescue teams
Violent winds toppled power lines as Alfred inched towards Australia's eastern coast.

Cyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activated
Four million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.

Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff and Air NZ CEO resigns | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters answers questions about whether he informed the Prime Minister of Phil Goff's sacking and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns. Video / NZ Herald

Drenching rains and record-breaking waves: Cyclone’s fringe lashes eastern Australia
Some four million people are in the firing line.

‘Staying clear’: US rap star Ice Cube stranded in Australian hotel amid cyclone
'The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute,' the star said.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact
'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast
Tropical cyclone set to hit near Brisbane on Friday, the region's first in over 50 years.

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.

‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.