Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle intensifies on path to Norfolk Island and New Zealand

Weather system predicted to intensify to category three, with winds of up to 224km/h

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Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to strengthen to category three as it barrels towards Norfolk Island, in line to pummel New Zealand’s North Island.

The system is predicted to intensify to category three on Friday morning, picking up speed and strength with winds of between 165km/h and 224km/h, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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