Communities cut off, States of Emergency declared as storm lashes NZ | Stuff.co.nz

States of emergency have been declared in Whangarei and the Far North as storms continue to lash the top of the North Island. Extensive surface flooding and slips have left a number of communities cut off, with residents urged to stay home. And they're being warned - the danger isn't over. Ava Whitworth begins our coverage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timecodes: 00:00 - Storm lashes Northland 04:06 - What can we expect next? 06:53 - Latest full forecast Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff