Ex-Cyclone Gita: Schools closedMETSERVICE The latest estimated track of ex-cyclone Gita, from MetService. Gita, which had caused devastation in Tonga, had moved through the Tasman Sea and was due to cross New Zealand on Tuesday night, though to early Wednesday morning. RNZ Flooding on State Highways 1 and 2 is likely as ex-cyclone Gita hits the country. READ MORE:* Live: Cyclone Gita nears New Zealand* What Gita has in store for you* Preparing for Cyclone Gita* Cyclone Gita: full coverageMore than 40 schools and 17 early learning centres at the top of the South Island won't be opening on Tuesday due to the severe weather warnings for the region. In Marlborough, students who travel to school buy bus were sent home as Gita threatened to cause flooding.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2018 19:01 UTC