Gita runs out of puff
As Cyclone Gita moved away from Northland, the strongest wind gusts in the region were 90km/h recorded in Cape Reinga yesterday morning. Kaitaia recorded 65km/h but gusts in other towns around the region were nowhere near those readings. MetService said wind gusts should ease as the cyclone headed southeast towards the top of the South Island. Cloudy periods with intermittent showers are in store for Northland for the rest of this week.
Nurse in disaster zone
Whangarei nurse and midwife Donna Collins is in Tonga carrying out disaster relief work after Tropical Cyclone Gita. She will help stop the spread of dengue fever during her two weeks on the island. Ms Collins is part of the International Federation of Red Cross health team.
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