New Zealanders Told to Prepare for Worst as Cyclone Approaches.

The earlier storm has left the city particularly vulnerable to more rain due to already saturated soil, with officials warning that unstable trees may topple and low-lying areas may face inundation. (Bloomberg) -- Many New Zealanders have been told to have grab bags ready to go, prepare emergency supplies and secure their properties as a powerful tropical cyclone heads toward the nation just two weeks after the country's largest city of Auckland was pummeled by a severe summer storm. Officials, in particular Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, have been criticized for being slow with communication about that storm and in declaring a state of emergency. [Extracted from the article]