Flooding hits Far NorthCHICKY RUDKIN Kaikohe East School principal Chicky Rudkin says the flooding at the school was the worst she has seen in 48 years. Wild weather has sparked flooding and cut power to parts of the Far North, closing schools. Send your story, photos and video to newstips@stuff.co.nzKaikohe East School principal Chicky Rudkin said the flooding at the Northland school was the worst she had seen in 48 years. Peria School, east of Kaitaia, was also closed to due to flooding. The flooding came as rain bands passed over the top of the North Island following heavy rain in parts of Northland overnight on Thursday.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2017 22:37 UTC