Residents across the north of New Zealand are bracing for a rough night as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes the country with torrential rains and winds.
At least 46,000 homes have lost power in the storm, while hundreds of flights have been cancelled.
A state of emergency has been declared in nine regions – affecting nearly a third of the 5.1 million population.
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