Auckland Viaduct flooding – The storm front moved south and hit Auckland early Monday, dumping 76.8 mm of rain on the city in a single hour, the second-highest hourly figure on record in Auckland. (Source: Niwa)

Highways were cut by flooding, schools closed after classrooms were inundated and ferry services were suspended amid heavy swells. Metservice said a cluster of six thunderstorms were heading south on Monday afternoon. Credit: Supplied

This photo shows a charter fishing boat, right, operated Enchanter Fishing Charters, at the Mangonui Wharf in Mangonui, New Zealand, Monday, March 21, 2022. (AP)

Point Chevalier Countdown – Multiple people were confirmed dead and a few people missing after a boat operated by Enchanter Fishing Charters sank in stormy weather off the New Zealand coast. Photo credit: Newshub

Photo credit: Newshub

The water level in the downstairs work area of cabinetmakers Woodstar in Mt Roskill at about 9am on March 21. (Source: Supplied)