Many Aucklanders have said they weren't properly warned of last week's event.

A Henderson Valley family is among hundreds still in the dark a week after the storm.

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More wet weather is predicted to grip Auckland in the coming week.

Vector says that number may increase due to weather conditions and downed trees.

Power outages compared to third-world war-torn country as residents struggle.

Heavy rain and wind watches are in place for much of the South Island.

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

"I just braced myself for either the tree, or the lines, or both to land on top of me."

With more lashings of rain set to batter Auckland, the clean-up is continuing.

Vector has been flying helicopters over the region to speed up finding problem areas,

Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.

Auckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.

Henderson and Swanson residents have been affected by a new power outage tonight.

School holiday chaos has kicked in as holidaymakers leave the country.

After three days without power Piha has been told to hang in there until next week.

Auckland cafe Coffee General is giving out free coffees to Vector crew members.

Risk of thunder, lightning and tornadoes imminent, says MetService.

NIWA predicting winds up to 80 kilometres per hour which it says could mean weakened trees and structures could be at risk.

It was "carnage" in the small west coast community after Tuesday's storm.

Hospitals and large commercial buildings are first priority.

'Freezing' residents fear lengthy wait for return of power.

One school has even had to cancel its disco tonight.