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Storm ravages New Zealand, grounding flights and cutting power

A storm battered central New Zealand, canceling 200 flights in Wellington, knocking out power to 4,000 households, and causing floods and landslides. Winds exceeded 150kph, with heavy rain and gusts up to 120kph forecast.