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Strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges are being felt as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches.
Red heavy rain warnings have been issued across the upper North Island, with even worse weather expected to hit the country on Monday.
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Roads have been closed, while multiple flights were cancelled amid the severe weather warnings.
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Here is a look at some of the latest photos and video capturing the destruction caused by the stormy weather.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge was closed due to high winds.
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NZDF personnel helping clear rubbish in preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle.
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NZDF personnel were in Auckland on Sunday afternoon, in preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle’s arrival.
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Murrays Bay wharf facing high seas in Auckland.
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A tree fell into a house in Birkenhead, Auckland, on Sunday.
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Thomas Brackley took this photo of the storm building over PÄpÄmoa beach on Sunday afternoon.
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Aucklanders filling sandbags at Westgate as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches.
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Sandbags ready at a Queen Street business in Auckland.
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A large crowd gathers for sand bags in St Heliers, Auckland.
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In Whangārei, businesses are taking the warnings seriously. Nook Cafe on Rathbone St closed early and put sandbags in place.
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Chris Hipkins at Auckland Transport’s Operation Centre.
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Lanes closed on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The bridge had fully closed by Sunday afternoon.
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Chris Hipkins in Auckland supporting authorities on Sunday.
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins advised people to be prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle, during a visit to the Auckland Transport Operations Centre on Sunday.
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Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle by collecting sandbags.
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