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Vaianu makes landfall in Bay of Plenty as New Zealand declares states of emergency

Insurers brace for complex multi-event claims as Vaianu cuts power to 5,000 homes and forces coastal evacuations across Northland, Waikato and Hawke's Bay.

Jessica Li

April 13, 2026

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Vaianu makes landfall in Bay of Plenty as New Zealand declares states of emergency