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Cyclone Tam sweeps through Northland
People in Northland without power could remain in the dark for up to three days as Cyclone Tam continues to sweep through, while the storm has also knocked out cellphone coverage in some parts of… Audio
Flights and ferries cancelled in Auckland as storm hits
At the peak, about 10,000 homes in the region were left without power. Audio
Cyclone Tam update
The wild winds and rain are continuing to plague the upper North Island, with a close eye being kept on Northland's Kaeo River Audio
More on Ex Cyclone Tam impact
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Audio
South Island hit by internet blackout
One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam hits Northland
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland updates on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam batters the North Island
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam brings wild weather
Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Cyclone Tam warnings for Thursday: Northland first to be hit
A yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions. Audio
Cyclone Tam: Far North mayor Moko Tepania
We get the latest on the impact of Cyclone Tam as it batters the upper North Island with Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania. Audio
MetService update on Cyclone Tam
Meteorologist John Law provides the latest updates on the wild weather affecting the North Island. Audio
Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam making way through the country
Brace for strong winds and intense downpours - as ex-tropical cyclone Tam lashes large parts of the country. The wild weather's already begun with more than 1000 homes in Northland losing power… Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam bringing heavy rain and strong winds
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is delivering heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island with Northland so far the most affected region. Metservice is warning the wild weather is expected to last… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches, the New Zealand… Audio
Community rallies to protect surf club from flooding
The surf club had been hit badly by flooding in the past.
Northlanders urged to brace for strong winds and heavy rain
Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches. Northland reporter Peter de Graf spoke to… Audio
Tropical Cyclone Tam makes its way towards NZ
Tropical Cyclone Tam is making its way south towards New Zealand, as stormy weather is already starting to hit the country. Far North District Council mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince… Audio
Heavy rain and strong winds to hit upper North Island
MetService is warning more watches and warnings could be on the way, as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Tam hits the country. MetService meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyclone Tam is moving towards Aotearoa just in time for Easter
It wouldn't be Easter without the threat of a cyclone - Weather Watch's Phillip Duncan casts his expert eye up tropical cyclone Tam Audio