
Cyclone Hola: Storm weakens but still 'serious risk' to NZ
The storm is still on track to hit the upper North Island on Monday evening.
The storm is still on track to hit the upper North Island on Monday evening.
Experts say there are three reasons why NZ may be hit again. Jamie Morton explains.
Wet weather in the east and (mostly) fine in the west.
The cyclone is looking "pretty likely" to hit New Zealand early next week.
Twenty-eight millimetres of rain fell in Napier in an hour early on Tuesday night.
Vanuatu is bracing for more damage from Cyclone Hola as it heads towards New Zealand.
The Esk River's flash flood has shocked residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
At the moment the rain is easing, but another heavy downpour could mean trouble.
Confusion and frustration about insurance policy has prompted the Government review.
Well-known farm and tourist attraction closed after severe weather hit the district.
Heavy rainfall in Hawke's Bay closes roads and causes residents to evacuate their homes.
Tropical Cyclone Hola is strengthening as it batters Vanuatu with destructive hurricane-force winds, and New Zealand is next in its sights.
Severe rain watch in place for the area with weather set to ease later tonight.
Flooding closed roads and caused chaos in parts of the region.
It would arrive in New Zealand waters on Sunday - if it comes this way.
The tropical cyclone may reach New Zealand by early next week.
Low that brought rain to South Island yesterday moves north today.