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  "path": "/2026/04/13/cyclone-vaianu-brings-destructive-winds-heavy-rain-disruption-new-zealand-april-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-13T08:13:09.000Z",
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    "Tropical cyclones",
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  "textContent": "Cyclone Vaianu crossed New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing damaging winds, torrential rain, and large swells that caused flooding, evacuations, power outages, and transport disruption across several districts. The storm made landfall near the Māketū Peninsula in Bay of Plenty shortly after 14:00 LT on Sunday before tracking southeast and moving offshore later that evening. Cleanup continued on Monday as authorities assessed slips, flood damage and coastal impacts.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Cyclone Vaianu brings destructive winds, heavy rain and widespread disruption to New Zealand’s North Island"
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