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‘I just hope it doesn’t go’: Concerns over collapsed dam, slips and sinkhole
'There’s a lot of water … and I don’t know what’s downstream.'
Latest from Auckland Floods
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘Crazy’ bus driver takes on flood as roads swamped again
Driver accused of putting passengers at risk by driving through floodwaters.
'It was pretty crazy': Tree collapses on Herne Bay Rd
The downed tree has caused a fourth landslip in the inundated region.
‘We thought it was thunder’: Tree crashes on to Auckland home
The large oak on council land has been unstable for years, locals say.
Auckland floods: The DIY products in high demand
Flood-fixing tools are in high demand at Bunnings and Mitre 10 Auckland stores.
'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90k
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
Auckland floods: Rough sleepers on the frontlines
Most vulnerable are on the streets with worst of the weather.
'Don’t f**k me over' - Wayne Brown's 30min phone call with the Herald
Mayor Wayne Brown spoke to the Herald's David Fisher about his role in Auckland's floods.
Auckland floods: Building sector inflation hits 17%, set to rise
'Completing this work could take a protracted period of time' - economist.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Preschool sandpit dug up and bagged to fight Auckland floods
Thousands of sandbags have been filled across Auckland to prepare for more rain.
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.