Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking toward the top of the North Island with forecasters warning it could make landfall between Auckland and the Coromandel this weekend. 

Heavy rain, high winds and coastal surges are all in play, with officials stating it could be a potentially life-threatening weather event.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recommended people stock up and get their supplies in order.

Today on The Front Page, meteorologist for Earth Sciences NZ, Chester Lampkin is with us to give us an idea on just how bad things could get and how prepared we should be.

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Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking toward the top of the North Island with forecasters warning it could make landfall between Auckland and the Coromandel this weekend.&nbsp;
Heavy rain, high winds and coastal surges are all in play, with officials stating it could be a potentially life-threatening weather event.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recommended people stock up and get their supplies in order.
Today on The Front Page, meteorologist for Earth Sciences NZ, Chester Lampkin is with us to give us an idea on just how bad things could get and how prepared we should be.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host/Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Cyclone Vaianu: Why category downgrade could be misleading

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