Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her street flooding during Auckland deluge
Several schools have been forced to close due to flooding.
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Focus: Huge thunderstorm causes flooding chaos in North Island
Huge thunderstorm causes flooding chaos in North Island. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: WeatherWatch head forecaster on wild weather
WeatherWatch head forecaster Phillip Duncan on wild weather. Video / NZ Herald
Flooding chaos - huge thunder storm causes havoc; 4000 lightning strikes
Many parts of the North Island are bearing the brunt of thunderstorms and torrential rain.
Watch: Wild winds hit; warnings of heavy rain, tornados; motorists urged to check conditions
Forecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.
Rainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstorms
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.
King tide and strong winds make impact at Tamaki Drive in Auckland
Strong winds in Auckland have already caused issues for boaties, and there's worse to come as northeasterlies buffet the coastline. Video / Matthew Davison
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Heavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel
Heavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.
East Cape residents warned to be prepared ahead of possible flooding
The civil defence warning comes as heavy rain is forecast next week.