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Severe Tropical Cyclone Drena was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused significant damage throughout New Zealand. A tropical depression formed on 2 January 1997. After crossing Vanuatu and emerging into the Coral Sea, the storm began to intensify, and by 6 January, had attained peak intensity. After attaining peak intensity, Drena began to weaken. Cyclone Drena later brushed New Caledonia, bringing some damage. After transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on 9 January, Drena brought impact to New Zealand. The damage totaled $6.7 million, and 3 people were killed. Roughly 140 people were evacuated after 44 homes were flooded. After the season, the name Drena was retired.
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