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Thousands of sandbags have been filled across Auckland to prepare for more rain.
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Cecilia Robinson: How under-prepared Auckland can learn from floods
Friday night's disorganisation shows the emergency plans we have aren't up to scratch.
Auckland floods: 20 cop cars inundated, plus part of a police station
Meanwhile the Auckland District Court is closed until the end of the week.
'There have been some shortcomings': Brown vows ‘better’ communication after criticism of flood response
'We have learned lessons. And we are listening,' mayor says.
Auckland floods: The chaos that submerged a city
A look at how Friday went so wrong, and what might happen this week.
Airlines ‘breathing through a straw’ after airport flooding: pilots
Under-pressure airlines scramble as pilots want new standards for state of runways.
Auckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruption
Restaurants facing multiple problems after devastating storms.
Four-month-old $7.5m New World reopens after becoming 'giant swimming pool’
First-time supermarket owner thought his dream was over just four months after it began.
Supply Shock: Where economists expect price rises in wake of flood
Impact to wider economy marginal, but flooding means more disruption to supply chains.
Auckland floods: City residents receive second emergency mobile phone alert
Aucklanders are asked to act immediately if they see rising water.
More concerts, festivals cancelled due to flooding
Here are the event cancellations and postponements you need to know about this week.
‘No flights until March’: Passengers stranded in Singapore after Auckland floods
Stranded passengers were told there were few available seats until next month.
Uninsured flatmates’ quick escape before water almost hits ceiling
'Where we are living in Grey Lynn, apparently it was an awa, it was a river.'
Opinion: Don't blame staff for the weather
Sometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.
A city underwater: Map reveals enormous scale of Auckland firefighter callouts
The image shows what emergency services were battling on Friday evening.
Indian restaurants offer free meals to Auckland flood victims
Free food for flood victims from the owner of a chain of Indian restaurants.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Auckland floods: What you need to know
All the up-to-date information on the Auckland floods for January 31.
'Shambolic': Luxon slams Govt's decision to shut schools
Luxon has been based in Auckland in recent days following flooding damage across the city.
Auckland floods: Auckland deputy mayor talks up role of media in disasters
The mayor is under fire over response to Auckland's floods.
Schools could open earlier - Secretary for Education apologises for ‘slow’ comms
The Secretary for Education Iona Holsted issued a special bulletin for school leaders
Auckland floods: Worst of 'atmospheric river' to hit city after midnight
Second major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.
Auckland floods: North Shore community rallies to gather supplies for those in need
Calls for those in need to go and collect the supplies.
Faces of the flood toll: Retired teacher among four killed
Four men have been killed in the deadly weather disaster.
Floods: Residents blame blocked drains, poorly designed stormwater system for slips
Blocked drains and a poorly designed stormwater system meant water poured between homes.
'Stuck in limbo': Kiwi travellers stuck in Malaysia blast airlines’ response
Overseas travellers unhappy with communications and rebooking process.
'I was getting pulled away': Elderly woman describes horrific flooding
The woman says her housing unit should have been evacuated earlier when the rain began.
Emirates passengers fly on nightmare 13-hour flight to nowhere
Some of the world's longest routes became a flight to nowhere this weekend.
Market close: Insurer takes tumble as claims pour in
Tower among slew of flood-affected companies to be hit
Nearly 400 Auckland properties red or yellow-stickered
Building inspections ramp up in Auckland.
Flood wrecks crops, shoppers could face more inflation
Piles of onions pepper Pukekohe roadside after deluge, shoppers could face more inflation.
9000 Air NZ passengers trying to rebook flights to Auckland
9000 mostly international passengers have had trips affected by the Auckland floods.
Auckland floods: Lawyer's advice on red and yellow stickers - and what comes next
Lawyer's advice for flood-affected property owners.
Getting stuck in: Former PM visits home owners after landslide
The Mt Albert MP arrived to explain the processes.