Tropical Cyclone Gita is edging closer to New Zealand bringing potential power cuts, road closures, flooding and wind damage next week.

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The company has flagged uncertainty over its $800m Commercial Bay tower.

Gita is heading our way, meaning more humidity followed by rough weather.

Gita leaves some Fiji islands in the dark

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The tropical storm which tore through Tonga overnight is expected to hit Fiji around 6pm.

Cyclone Gita now en route to Fiji after devastating parts of Tonga.

The company can only have 660 bikes on the streets under current licence but has 1,500 more due to arrive.

"There's only one person fighting here...Sarah's only said the nicest things about her".

Cyclone due to hit from 2pm on island on which highest point is only 10m above sea level.

Cyclone Gita's ferocious winds tore roofs off buildings, downed powerlines and heavy rain caused extensive flooding.

Severe weather hinders emergency services from responding to calls for assistance.

Cyclone Gita has left a trail of devestation behind in Tonga.

It was a frightening night for those in Tonga as the strongest storm in 60 years took fury on the island.

Wild winds fell trees and force water into homes as tropical cyclone hits tiny nation.

Industry divided with many unclear where line will be drawn.

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