Tropical Cyclone Judy is going to directly affect Vanuatu over the next two days, with the Fiji Met Service expecting the storm to become a “severe” Category 3 cyclone over the top of the capital, Port Vila tonight/overnight/Wednesday.

The latest tracking for Judy still keeps it well to NZ’s north – but it is worth monitoring closely each day in case there is any change to this tracking.

More flooding and slips for Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay overnight – but we FINALLY have some good news for you, and for other flood hit regions of the North Island with drier weather – not wetter – dominating for the next week ahead.