Auckland weather

Auckland Transport is in the middle of a fiasco around getting fans to and from Elton John's concerts in Auckland this weekend. The first gig gets underway ...

Add to that a key train station closure and no train services in the city at all on Saturday for Elton John's second show, following a decision to shut for maintenance. Auckland Transport is in the middle of a fiasco around getting fans to and from Elton John's concerts in Auckland this weekend. The first gig gets underway shortly at Mount Smart Stadium with 40,000 heading along in the face of a thunderous weather forecast too.

Auckland Emergency Management says the weather across Tāmaki Makaurau is continuing to worsen and residents in flood-prone areas should prepare to evacuate.

It has meant ferries were held in Waitematā Harbour. "On top of all of this, with all this rain which we're now getting to almost a metre so far this year, is that the Thames Coast Road and the road between Coromandel and Whitianga are now under traffic management due to slips that are starting to come down." Waka Kotahi said the road between Kopu and Hikuai was closed until further notice due to "further road movement in wet conditions". Auckland Fire and Emergency said on Friday afternoon that every fire truck in Auckland was responding to emergency calls due to the bad weather and they had had to respond to more than 400 emergency calls today. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Auckland and Northland with bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to move across Northland during the day and Auckland north of about Albany until early evening. By mid-afternoon on Friday the Coromandel ranges had already been hit by up to 150mm of rain - the latest deluge of the area's sodden summer. The "very high risk" warning is set to be in place until Sunday morning, when it drops to the red "high risk" alert. It said it was giving priority to people in danger and urges people to call 111 only if life or safety is at risk and the volume of calls was causing delays in answering them. The north, and north west, areas of Auckland have been particularly hit by the weather, police said in a statement. Police warned those travelling out of Auckland for the long weekend they may experience long traffic delays and potential diversions due to road closures. Residents in flood-prone areas of West Auckland are being asked to prepare to evacuate as bad weather causes power cuts and car crashes across Tāmaki Makaurau, with a severe thunderstorm watch in place for the north of the country. Auckland Emergency Management said the severe weather across the city was worsening and it was trying to assess what action was needed.

Heavy rain, causing flooding on Auckland roads and major highways, has left vehicles floating down roads and commuters jumping on top of cars to prevent ...

“At this stage heavy vehicles heading south can travel over the Brynderwyns. “Those travelling out of Auckland for the long weekend may experience long traffic delays and potential diversions due to road closures. Heavy vehicles and vehicles travelling north are being diverted to State Highway 12. Photos and video show a car has been trapped in rising floodwaters on Auckland’s northern motorway. Other vehicles travelling south are being diverted at the intersection of State Highway 1 and The Braigh, Waipu.” Keep level-headed, allow for extra time, and most of all, stay safe.

“Bands of heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected to move across Northland and Auckland today,” MetService said. Downpours are already drenching the ...

“Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. In the South Island, Christchurch can expect a fine morning and a scorching top of 30C before showers and possibly heavy rain arrives in the evening. In Wellington, residents can expect rain developing in the late afternoon and a top of 23C before a cloudy Saturday with a high of 18C. It is part of a cold front that will sweep up the east of the South Island on Friday and Saturday. Tauranga and Hamilton will be hit by increasingly heavy rain over today as both cities head to a top of 21C before having possibly heavy falls again on Saturday with a top of 23C. Aucklanders can subsequently expect heavy rain today, together with gales in exposed places and a chance of thunderstorms as well as with a top of 23C. Whangārei residents are also being battered by heavy falls with a chance of thunderstorms this morning and are headed for a top of 22C today and 25C tomorrow. A detour route is in place - State Highway 25 around the edge of the peninsula and State Highway 2 via the Karangahake Gorge. The agency said it will keep a watch on the Auckland Harbour Bridge where motorists can expect to potentially face reduced speeds and lane closures. “Bands of heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected to move across Northland and Auckland today,” MetService said. MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel, parts of the Bay of Plenty and Mt Taranaki, which are due to stretch through most of Friday. Rain, potential thunderstorms and strong winds are playing havoc with the droves of long weekend holidaymakers expected to leave Auckland today for the region’s anniversary holiday.

Evacuations are underway in west Auckland as roads and houses become flooded; Flooding is blocking parts of the Northern Motorway; A severe thunderstorm warning ...

Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather. Calls where people are in danger are being given priority.

People are urged to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk because the volume of calls has been causing delays in answering them. Calls where people are in danger are being given priority. Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather.

Concertgoers at Sir Elton John's farewell concert at Mt Smart Stadium are furious after it was cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain and flooding.

A number of severe weather warning and watches are in place around Te Ika-a-Māui.

Minions: The Rise of Gru is currently scheduled to be screened tomorrow. Via the promoted we have reinforced these options to all ticketholders," Auckland Transport interim chief executive Mark Lambert said in a statement. 3.12pm: A truck breakdown on SH1 southbound is blocking the middle lane by the Great South Rd off-ramp. People are urged to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk because the volume of calls has been causing delays in answering them. Use the taxi drop off area or walk if you’re close by." If people have water entering their property but life is not at risk, Alex Norris said they should to do what they can to lift furnishings and possessions without putting themselves at risk. "There may be some delay leaving concert once it has ended. "This is largely impacting international arrivals and departures and larger aircraft travelling domestically. "We apologise to any travellers impacted. No other requests for assistance have come in as yet." But please do not call 111 about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. "We've just had it confirmed that tonight's show has been cancelled.

Auckland's Civil Defence is tonight warning people to stay home as the torrential rain worsens with motorists trapped by floodwaters on motorways and ...

“Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. “Those travelling out of Auckland for the long weekend may experience long traffic delays and potential diversions due to road closures. “The north, and north west, areas of Auckland have been particularly hit by the weather. “At this stage heavy vehicles heading south can travel over the Brynderwyns. If you use medical equipment that relies on electricity, you should let your power company know, and ensure you’re prepared for any power disruption. The concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, March 4, from 6pm-8pm at Glover Park, St Heliers,” the council said in a statement. Movies in the Parks Manurewa has also cancelled its event planned for tonight.” There are slips on both Dome Valley Road and Kaipara Flats Road, forcing road closures and traffic diversions in those areas. In the South Island, Christchurch can expect a fine morning and a scorching top of 30C before showers and possibly heavy rain arrives in the evening. In Wellington, residents can expect rain developing in the late afternoon and a top of 23C before a cloudy Saturday with a high of 18C. In the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne, MetService expects between 130 and 180mm to fall, while Mt Taranaki on the west of the North Island will have falls up to 230mm. A decision on whether Movies in the Park Pukekohe and Movies in the Park Onehunga is yet to be made.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is urging residents affected by flooding to take advice from emergency responders.

In a statement, the airport says damage to its runway lighting caused by an incoming flight has been fixed. Meanwhile, Auckland Airport has closed its international terminal check-in due to flooding inside the building. A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland due to severe flooding that has caused people to evacuate their homes.

2.10pm: Just a bit of rain about in the latest radar image... Rain radar at 2.10pm. (Source: MetService).

Minions: The Rise of Gru is currently scheduled to be screened tomorrow. 3.12pm: A truck breakdown on SH1 southbound is blocking the middle lane by the Great South Rd off-ramp. Via the promoted we have reinforced these options to all ticketholders," Auckland Transport interim chief executive Mark Lambert said in a statement. People are urged to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk because the volume of calls has been causing delays in answering them. Use the taxi drop off area or walk if you’re close by." Heavy rain warnings are also in place for Northland from 9am to 5pm today, Auckland from 9am to 10pm today, the Coromandel Peninsula from 9am today to midday tomorrow, Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne from 10am today to 7pm tomorrow and Mount Taranaki from 1pm today to 10am tomorrow. "There may be some delay leaving concert once it has ended. If people have water entering their property but life is not at risk, Alex Norris said they should to do what they can to lift furnishings and possessions without putting themselves at risk. A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty from Whakatane eastwards, and Gisborne north of Ruatoria tomorrow from 3am to 9pm. But please do not call 111 about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. 3.52pm: A strong and humid northeast flow is expected to hit the North Island thanks to a sub-tropical low lying to the northwest of the country. The thunderstorms are moving towards the east-southeast, and is expected to lie from Kaiwaka to Ahuroa to Auckland at 4.37pm, and from Te Arai to Puhoi to Auckland City at 5.07pm.

A body has been found in Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore as floodwaters swamp the city's homes, block motorways and close the international airport.

The concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, March 4, from 6pm-8pm at Glover Park, St Heliers,” the council said in a statement. Movies in the Parks Manurewa has also cancelled its event planned for tonight.” Call someone with the means to assist or if serious, emergency services,” said Wood. A state of emergency would “give our brilliant emergency response teams the tools they need to respond,” he said. “The Mayor of Auckland has declared a state of emergency. “You just have to look online to see the chaos out there. “If it is safe to stay home, please do so. Firefighters have used ropes to rescue stranded people from swamped homes. Videos and photo show streets swamped with water. Do not put yourself at risk,” said Brown. Police were notified at around 7.25pm after the body was seen by a member of the public, near Target Rd. Brown’s office has been approached for comment.

Auckland fire crews are continuing to respond to over 500 calls for assistance from people affected by the heavy rain. They are prioritising incidents where ...

If people have water entering their property but life is not at risk, Alex Norris said they should to do what they can to lift furnishings and possessions without putting themselves at risk. But please do not call 111 about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. Fire and Emergency Communications Centre Shift Manager Alex Norris said every fire truck in Auckland has been dispatched and there are 14 people answering 111 calls.

MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty. There's also a severe thunderstorm watch in ...

Auckland Emergency Management says staff are out assessing flooding with reports of people being rescued from their roofs and MetService has issued its highest ...

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.

"Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. "Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. It has an initial rainband ahead of a warm front that is currently moving southward over the far North. Subtropical low is now around 300km to the northwest of Northland. A convergence zone will intensify into the upper North during Friday, have the rain gear handy. Through Friday, a heavy rain warning is in effect for Auckland, and into Saturday, heavy rain warnings are in effect for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

Witnesses have told the Herald of flash flooding on streets around the stadium.

One, who came up from Mt Maunganui, said: “They knew the weather was going to be atrocious but they said Elton would play rain or shine. People didn’t have to be told twice and poured quickly out of the stadium Fans were evacuated from the stadium and were asked to follow the directions of venue staff.

A state of emergency is declared after torrential rain led to widespread flooding and evacuations in New Zealand's largest city, causing chaos at the city's ...

as soon as possible," Auckland Transport said in a statement. "Given the weather, tonight's show has been cancelled. "Severe weather is currently affecting the Tāmaki Makaurau region, with areas in the north, north-west and west of Auckland affected by significant flooding," it said on Twitter.

Mayor Wayne Brown has defended the speed of the response to widespread flooding and torrential rains, as he warns Aucklanders have a long night ahead - and ...

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Auckland weather live: Widespread floods follow super city's wettest month ever, state of emergency declared. Auckland reporters02:12, Jan 28 2023.

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PM Chris Hipkins has briefed media following widespread flooding in Auckland, saying about 1000 people are stranded at the airport, with others stuck ...

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Updated 7pm Friday — Here's what is making the weather headlines this evening. First the gales blew in Auckland – then the torrential rain came.

A northeasterly airflow continues over the North Island this weekend, Saturday especially sees heavy rain in areas exposed to the northeast. The high to the east is powerful and helping too – it’s also making for the gales in the ‘squash zone’ of air pressure between these two systems. There is a marine heatwave nationwide right now (and around Auckland) which is adding to the intensity of the rain – along with warmer than average conditions in the atmosphere.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is defending the timing of the city's state of emergency declaration. It was declared just after 10pm - after torrential rain an.

"And my role isn't to rush out with buckets. This is a formal process, not to be taken lightly," he said. “You just have to look online to see the chaos out there.

Auckland Airport says most of the more than 2000 people stranded there overnight are now able to head home, as the supercity assesses the damage from ...