Cyclone Evan hits Fiji

Evacuation centres have been activated in Fiji, where flash flooding caused by Cyclone Evan has threatened a number of homes.

The Fiji Times reports the province of Bua has opened its evacuation points as the category 4 cyclone sweeps into the country.

Weather forecasters are now predicting that a reduced Evan may hit New Zealand's Northland and Auckland area towards the end of the week.

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