North Island wakes to devastation, as flood waters continue to rise, hundreds rescued from rooftops and more than 10,000 people displaced
New Zealand was attempting to come to grips with the extent of destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle, as the severe weather system moves away from the country, leaving behind high flood waters, widespread damage, more than 10,000 displaced and at least three dead.
As much of the country woke on Wednesday morning to clear skies, some parts of the North Island remained cut off from all access, power and communications, making assessing the damage or reaching those in need difficult.
