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The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus services
The entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.
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North Piha has been cut off by chest-deep flooding and slips, trapping residents.
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