Cyclone Cook
Bay of Plenty in state of emergency, bracing for intense rain
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says we're going to see a repeat of last week's rainfall and can expect flooding and slips across the North Island and upper South Island. Audio
Farmers batten down as more heavy rain forecast
A state of emergency has been declared for Bay of Plenty, with up to 250 millimetres of rain forecast for the sodden region in the next 48 hours. Audio
Bay of Plenty warned to be prepared for Cyclone Cook
The already sodden communities of the Bay of Plenty are being warned more severe weather is going to hit the area again in the next 48 hours. Civil Defence says to be prepared. Audio
Tropical cyclone Cook batters New Caledonia
Radio New Zealand International's Walter Zweifel reports that parts of New Caledonia lost power, copped 350mm of rain and 180km/h winds, as residents wait out Cyclone Cook. Audio
Cyclone Cook heading towards East Cape, Bay of Plenty
More bad weather is on the way with Cyclone Cook making its way to New Zealand in time for Easter. Metservice forecaster Georgina Griffiths says it is heading towards the East Cape and Bay of Plenty.
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