New Zealand braces for Cyclone Vaianu, flooding possible for Auckland

April 11, 2026 12:36 PM

New Zealand braces for Cyclone Vaianu, flooding possible for Auckland

Cyclone Vaianu, approaching New Zealand, could cause flooding in its most populous city Auckland, the nation's weather forecaster warned on Saturday, as authorities issued evacuation orders for parts of the country's North Island. Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 kmh (80 mph), was expected to hit on Sunday, then pass west of the remote Chatham Islands on Monday, the weather forecaster said. It warned that Auckland, a city of 1.7 million people, could expect up to 110...

India, New Zealand begin fourth round of FTA negotiations in Auckland

November 4, 2025 10:43 AM

India, New Zealand begin fourth round of FTA negotiations in Auckland

India and New Zealand have begun the fourth round of negotiations for their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another key step toward strengthening bilateral economic ties. The talks, being held in Auckland from November 3 to 7, aim to advance discussions on building a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations. The current round focuses on crucial areas such as Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin. Both sides are working to...