New Zealand’s North Island has been hammered by more bad weather, with power cuts and floods affecting many homes and wind warnings in place.
Just a month after extreme weather conditions caused widespread disruption, New Zealand has been hit by a “train” of storms that have passed down the North Island, causing a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings, and strong winds across much of the country.
Early on June 5, it was feared the Tauranga-Tāupo River would burst its banks when it reached its highest level since 1978, potentially flooding hundreds of homes.
