Auckland tornado 'carnage': Windows shattered, roofs destroyed, trees collapsed

Can't view this email, [click here]( 20 June 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Auckland tornado 'carnage': Windows shattered, roofs destroyed, trees collapsed]( South Auckland residents recall what happened when the tornado hit: "Suddenly the weather got way worse and things started flying everywhere." [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Auckland tornado: Worker died after being picked up and thrown against object]( WorkSafe has been notified of the death and injuries in Wiri, south Auckland. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Newlywed Auckland mum dies just weeks after terminal diagnosis]( Louise Ngaei-Clearkin was “a lovely soul", and her two young daughters say they'd give up all their toys to have their mum back. 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