By Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ A tropical depression (TD06F) has been upgraded to category 1 Tropical Cyclone Nat near the Cook Islands . In its latest special.
The weather warning that was in force for the northern waters of the Southern Cooks is now cancelled.
The public is advised to remain vigilant as the Southern Cook Islands was set to feel the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Nat (N-E-T) as it was expected to have affected Aitutaki and Mauke last night.