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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte Graham-McLay

Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

New Zealand weather - (AP)

A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital.

The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts of the country. Wind canceled flights into and out of Wellington for several hours before they resumed to bumpy take-offs and landings. The storm also halted passenger ferry sailings.

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