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flag A severe storm hit New Zealand’s North Island on Feb 16, 2026, causing widespread power outages, flooding, and one death.

flag A powerful storm hit New Zealand’s North Island on February 16, 2026, causing widespread disruptions with over 30,000 homes losing power, primarily in Wellington. flag Heavy rain and strong winds led to flight cancellations, train and ferry suspensions, road closures, and flooding that submerged homes and damaged infrastructure. flag Emergency services responded to more than 850 calls, mostly in Wellington, and a man was found dead in a submerged vehicle. flag The storm followed a deadly landslide and a wastewater treatment failure that caused raw sewage to wash ashore. flag The system moved toward the South Island’s east coast, bringing more rain and potential damage.

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