Flood-hit Auckland, New Zealand suffers more heavy rain

More heavy rainfall has brought havoc to the New Zealand city of Auckland, downing trees, flooding homes and closing major roads.

Weather watchers said more than a month of rain had fallen in 24 hours, affecting roads and rail, as the region reels from deadly floods last week.

Four people were killed and thousands of homes were damaged by the heavy downpours on Friday. Residents in vulnerable areas had been told to prepare to evacuate if needed.