North Island

The North Island of New Zealand has been severely impacted by Cyclone Vaianu, a category 3 cyclone that brought life-threatening winds and heavy rain. The storm triggered widespread flooding, power outages, and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes. Recent events include the collapse of Wellington's wastewater treatment plant, causing millions of litres of raw sewage to pour into the ocean. Landslides have also been reported, resulting in fatalities and missing persons. The region is still reeling from the aftermath, with authorities warning of further flooding and landslides due to climate change. The cyclone has brought significant disruption to daily life, with thousands ordered to evacuate and widespread power outages reported.