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New Zealand declares emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle eases

The New Zealand government has declared a state of emergency across the country’s North Island, which has been battered by Cyclone Gabrielle

The Independent UK

Flooding hampers rescue efforts as North Island residents told power could be out for weeks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Sunak tells New Zealand PM UK ready to support cyclone-battered country

Cyclone Gabrielle is the second severe weather event to hit New Zealand in two weeks.

The Independent UK

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New Zealand bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry to miss first England Test

Jamieson has suffered a suspected stress fracture of the back while Henry remains in Christchurch awaiting the birth of his first child

The Independent UK

The Most Significant Tropical Cyclone In 25 Years Slams New Zealand

The second significant meteorological storm to hit New Zealand in a month was Cyclone Gabrielle

Zenger

Ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle leaves New Zealand communities cut off, national emergency declared

New Zealand's Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says former tropical cyclone Gabrielle poses a "real threat" to lives after declaring a National State of Emergency.

ABC News

Last week's bestsellers

We usually run the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list on Fridays but replaced it with a review of Birnam Wood

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'Dream turns to nightmare' as foundations of building industry erode

Civil construction firms are hitting rock bottom, caught between this summer's tropical downpours and rising concrete prices, reports Jonathan Milne.

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‘It was amazing’: how Kiwi hospitality proved pivotal for ailing Anderson

In 2008, Jimmy Anderson was 26, low on confidence and struggling to secure a place in England’s Test side – then came an offer from Auckland

The Guardian - UK

Thousands without power and flights cancelled as Cyclone Gabrielle hammers New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle plunged around 46,000 homes into darkness and forced some areas to declare a state of emergency just two weeks after a record-breaking storm killed four people in New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Election official ruled negligent in failure to count votes from NZ

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has found former deputy secretary-general of the Election Commission Nat Laosisawakul negligent over the late arrival of 1,542 advance votes from Thai citizens in New Zealand prior to the March 24, 2019 election, resulting in their ballots not being counted.

Bangkok Post

Cyclone Gabrielle shuts New Zealand’s cities as residents hunker down: ‘Worst is yet to come’

Cyclone strikes as Auckland emerged from devastating record rains

The Independent UK

New Zealand scrambling to assemble XI for first Test against England amid Cyclone Gabrielle

Five of their 14-man squad and three support staff had yet to arrive in Mount Maunganui on Monday

The Independent UK

Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across New Zealand’s North Island as evacuations continue

Worst of the storm could coincide with Monday’s midnight high tide, with people in some coastal communities and low-lying areas urged to leave

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New Zealand braces for days of ‘wild weather’

New Zealand is considering a national emergency as wild weather threatens the North Island, thousands are without power and people evacuate.

The Guardian - AU

Auckland at a standstill as storm leaves thousands in North Island without power – as it happened

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Reuters

Cyclone Gabrielle lashes Auckland, homes evacuated, flights disrupted, power cut

Residents in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland and the surrounding area are being told to brace for more heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds, and some homes are being evacuated, as Cyclone Gabrielle nears the country's coast.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: sporting concussion’s hidden trauma, asylum seeker visa change, Gabrielle hits New Zealand

The death toll of 33,000 in the Turkey-Syria quake could double as parts of NZ hunker down as a second major storm in as many weeks

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The Conversation

Why restoring long-distance passenger rail makes sense in New Zealand -- for people and the climate

A recent parliamentary inquiry into passenger rail drew 1700 submissions, suggesting growing support for the return of long-distance trains in Aotearoa.

Daily Mirror

England star Ollie Robinson criticises "gimmicky" cricket ahead of New Zealand Test

As England gear up to take on New Zealand in a day-night Test, seamer Ollie Robinson has labelled them "gimmicky" and also criticised the "inconsistent" pink ball

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Frankie says: Relax, White Ferns can win

Injured White Fern Frankie Mackay has turned a forgettable summer into a trailblazing commentary gig. And she’s also backing the White Ferns to recover from their shocking first-up loss at the T20 World Cup, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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Teacher sacked in culture wars fracas

"We are ready to have our day in court", says a teacher sacked for reading a fun Kiwi book

The Guardian - UK

‘Gimmicky’: Robinson grumbles at pink ball as cyclone rumbles in New Zealand

Ollie Robinson has criticised the ‘gimmicky’ pink ball before England’s first Test against New Zealand, which is due to be hit by Cyclone Gabrielle

The Independent UK

New Zealand cancels dozens of flights amid cyclone Gabrielle warning

Schools shut down and bus services are curtailed as Hopkins urges citizens to take warning seriously

AAP

Kiwi Michael Hendry claims dominant Vic Open win

Michael Hendry has become the first New Zealand golfer in seven years to win the Vic Open title.

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