Issac Luke

2023 - 2 - 17

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Rugby league star Issac Luke's father George ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Taranaki rugby league community is mourning the death of local club stalwart George Luke, the father of former Kiwi star Issac Luke, after he died ...

If you have been unable to contact a friend or family member - or if you have fled the storm and want others to know you are safe - you can [post a message here on the NZ Herald’s community noticeboard.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-gabrielle-how-do-i-find-missing-family-and-friends-post-your-message-here-to-let-people-know-youre-safe/5CSN7BZNCZCMRE45TUCVHNQ4V4/) The body of a man aged in his 70s was found in Waiohiki in Hawke’s Bay yesterday. Hipkins has been in Hawke’s Bay today surveying the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. There are still potentially thousands of Hawke’s Bay residents who are yet to be contacted by emergency services, but Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises as many resources as possible are being provided to assist in the cyclone response. [reportedly claimed an eighth victim](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-gabrielle-daughter-says-her-mum-found-dead-in-the-roof-cavity-of-her-hawkes-bay-cottage/ATNCMNH2BVCLNKNCET7LNY6S2Y/) after a 59-year-old woman was found dead in the roof cavity of her cottage in Puketapu, west of Napier, Stuff reports.

Rugby league: Former NZ Kiwis star Issac Luke mourns tragic death ... (Newshub)

Former NZ Kiwis star Issac Luke is mourning the death of father George, who was caught in a slip during Cyclone Gabrielle and died of his injuries in ...

'See you soon dad. I love you': Ex-NRL star 'broken' after dad ... (Fox Sports)

'See you soon dad. I love you': Ex-NRL star 'broken' after dad confirmed as victim of NZ cyclone.

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Ninth victim of Cyclone Gabrielle father of rugby league star (Stuff.co.nz)

George Luke died in Cyclone Gabrielle. He was the father of rugby league star Issac Luke.

We are going to miss you dearly.” “You touched the hearts of us all and always encouraged us to keep doing our best,” the social media post said. A social media post on the Hawera Hawks rugby league club page said “with a heavy heart our deepest condolences to our Luke Whanau with the passing of our Totara Tree George Luke.”

Former NRL star's dad dies in disaster (NEWS.com.au)

Nine people are dead and authorities have “grave fears” for others, while more than 4500 people still can't be contacted, says Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

Water and mud was destroying homes and crops. The Esk Valley was “full of mud”. Hipkins’ visit to Hawke’s Bay and the devastated Esk Valley community today coincided with news this morning a two-year-old girl was swept away there in rising floodwaters.

Former Kiwis star Issac Luke's dad killed in cyclone - report (1 News)

Former NRL champion and Kiwis star Issac Luke has been left "broken" after his father's death reportedly caused by a slip as Cyclone Gabrielle swept through ...

You were always their to guide us - a father, brother, koro, uncle, mentor and a friend." You touched the hearts of us all and always encouraged us to keep doing our best. "No words can express our heartbreak at this sad time.

New Zealand NRL Rugby League great Issac Luke's father ... (7NEWS.com.au)

A search for the former NRL star's father ended in heartbreak, a day after he had said, 'I'll wait for you to call'.

We are going to miss you dearly. “Broken,” he wrote. “Fly high with your beautiful wings, and wrap them around your children to keep them safe and inbrace (sic) them with your love.” I love you.” “With a heavy heart our deepest condolences to our Luke Whanau with the passing of our Totara Tree George Luke,” the Hawks wrote. “My first HERO.