"This is a very significant event with heavy rain and severe gales affecting many areas.
People across all of New Zealand could be affected, and everyone is advised to
keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings"
Significant severe weather event NZ 27 Dec 2010
Torrential rain, high winds and flooding across Taranaki
Met Service said:
A flooded river surges across a walkway near New Plymouth 1210hrs 27 Dec 2010
