New Zealand declares rare national emergency after massive storm

New Zealand has declared a national state of emergency, as a cyclone causes widespread damage.
Hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes due to rising flood waters.
With more heavy rain and high wind forecast, officials say rescue efforts are challenging

Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports.

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