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‘Later on is too late’: NEMA warns NZ ahead of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu

Kaniva Staff - 10/04/2026

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Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026

Cyclone Vaianu weakens in Tonga; PM Luxon warns Kiwis to prepare for North Island impact

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Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

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Cyclone Vaianu weakens in Tonga; PM Luxon warns Kiwis to prepare for North Island impact

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026 0

Tonga has downgraded Tropical Cyclone Vaianu to Category 2, but authorities are warning that hazardous conditions remain in the kingdom, while New Zealand forecasters...

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LATEST REVIEWS

‘Later on is too late’: NEMA warns NZ ahead of Tropical...

Kaniva Staff - 10/04/2026 0

By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission The National Emergency Management Agency has warned the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is “going to be big” –...

Judge calls doctor after questioning Minister’s medical certificate in electoral bribery...

10/04/2026

Tongan candidate who exposed fraud leads preliminary Papatoetoe by-election results

10/04/2026

TPL’s ‘power operating well’ claim draws criticism amid repeated outages

10/04/2026

UB40 tour standout Suliasi Pōle’o reportedly involved in fatal crash in...

09/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

‘Later on is too late’: NEMA warns NZ ahead of Tropical...

Kaniva Staff - 10/04/2026 0

By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission The National Emergency Management Agency has warned the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is “going to be big” –...