Hundreds evacuated as storms lash New Zealand

FLOOD waters rose and hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes after storms lashed central New Zealand yesterday.

Hundreds evacuated as storms lash New Zealand
Tue, 17 Feb, 2004 - 00:00

Rescuers found no trace of two men missing at sea and presumed drowned.

Winds gusting up to 100 mph felled hundreds of trees, tore roofs from houses, and blocked roads in southern North Island.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Lebanon Hezbollah Shia ministers walk out as Lebanon’s Cabinet debates plan to disarm Hezbollah
Italy Pope Pope feeds fish and pats horses as he opens Vatican’s sustainable farming centre
Israel Palestinians Gaza Israel strikes Gaza City high-rise building as offensive ramps up
CourtsPlace: New ZealandPlace: southern North IslandPlace: ManawatuPlace: WellingtonPlace: TangimoanaPlace: Lower HuttPlace: southernPlace: North IslandPlace: WairarapaPlace: Hawke’s BayPlace: AucklandPlace: Marlborough SoundsPlace: South IslandOrganisation: Harbour Police
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump renames Department of Defence as the Department of War

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited