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Auckland Airport domestic flights resume, international arrivals back tomorrow
Auckland Airport's domestic terminal is now open for arrivals and departures, but international flights will not be able to resume until Sunday.
What is a state of emergency and who can call it?
A state of emergency was declared to deal with the unprecedented flooding in Auckland. But what is a state of emergency and what powers does it grant?
Weather warning text not sent, mayor defends emergency response
The Minister for Emergency Management has asked for communication support to be stepped up and Auckland mayor defends his own response to the emergency. Audio
Auckland flooding updates: 'It's not my job to rush out with buckets' - Mayor
Mayor Wayne Brown has shut down criticism that he was too slow in declaring a state of emergency after severe flooding in Auckland.
Auckland flooding: What you need to know
Auckland Emergency Management says staff are out assessing flooding with reports of people being rescued from their roofs and MetService has issued its highest level heavy rain warning for the city.
In photos: Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations in Auckland
Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland.
Councillor fumes over transport debacle ahead of cancelled Elton John concert
Fans are describing Auckland Transport's plans to help them get to and from Elton John's concerts in the supercity this weekend as a fiasco with tonight's concert now cancelled due to the weather. Audio
West Auckland residents in flood-prone areas asked to prepare to evacuate
Auckland Emergency Management says the weather across Tāmaki Makaurau is continuing to worsen and residents in flood-prone areas should prepare to evacuate. Audio
Weather: Coromandel Civil Defence assesses damage
Thames Coromandel Civil Defence controller Garry Towler details the damage to the region from the ongoing weather Audio
Weather: Flooding, road closures, damage in Coromandel
The top part of the country has been lashed by heavy rain as the region's sodden summer strikes again. Up to 150 mils had fallen in the Coromandel hills by mid-afternoon, and Kaikohe in Northland has… Audio
Metservice updates the severe weather situation and forecast
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds knocked out power to thousands of people in parts of the upper North Island this morning.
Heavy rain warnings are still in place for Northland, Auckland… Audio
Better land and forest management possible but costly
The Forestry Minister has confirmed he is open to an independent inquiry into land management in the Tairawhiti district, but the industry says a long term fix would be expensive.
Wood debris has… Audio
Intense downpours lead to power cuts, flash flooding
Power cuts, flash floods and intense downpours are currently hitting the upper North Island as Metservice extends its warnings for the Auckland Anniversary Day weekend.
Northland and Auckland are… Audio
Heavy rain and strong winds to hit Auckland, holiday weekend areas
MetService has issued a marine warning of gale force winds expected around the upper North Island that has woken to heavy gusts and rain this morning.
Nasty storm to put a damper on Auckland Anniversary weekend
Those looking to get out-and-about for Auckland Anniversary weekend may want to rethink their plans.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.
The… Audio
Gisborne locals unhappy after death at slash-covered beach
Tairāwhiti residents say a tragedy at a local beach strewn with woody debris could've been prevented.
A 12-year-old boy died on Gisborne's Waikanae Beach on Wednesday evening, with witnesses telling… Audio
Severe weather expected over Auckland Anniversay weekend
Waka Kotahi will be forced to close Auckland Harbour Bridge over the anniversary weekend if severe winds of up to 110 km per hour come to pass. A Metservice amber alert is in place from 7am today… Audio
Warning for vulnerable as Canterbury prepares to sizzle
Hot temperatures are dangerous for groups such as the elderly, children and those who are very ill, a top health official says. Audio
More water restrictions in South Island as reservoir levels expected to drop
Water restrictions will come into force in parts of the Tasman District from Monday, due to a lack of any significant rainfall forecast for the region.
Weather warnings in place across north of NZ
People in northern New Zealand are being urged to prepare for heavy rain which is set to hit the country for Auckland Anniversary weekend. Audio
