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New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

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New Zealand: Auckland Recycling Depot Fire Sends Smoke Cloud

A fire broke out at Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Wairau Valley, Auckland's North Shore, on Thursday, April 24, sending a thick black plume of smoke over the city.

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New Zealand: Auckland Rings In 2025 With Fireworks From Sky Tower

Auckland rang in 2025 with fireworks shot from the city's iconic Sky Tower.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-PM-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

(240520) -- AUCKLAND, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the China Business Summit 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand, May 20, 2024. The China Business Summit 2024, with its theme "Navigating Today's China," was held on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay attended the event. Topics on how to achieve innovative and high-quality development across various sectors amid the increasingly complex international environment were discussed by representatives from business communities of New Zealand and China. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-PM-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

(240520) -- AUCKLAND, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the China Business Summit 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand, May 20, 2024. The China Business Summit 2024, with its theme "Navigating Today's China," was held on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay attended the event. Topics on how to achieve innovative and high-quality development across various sectors amid the increasingly complex international environment were discussed by representatives from business communities of New Zealand and China. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-PM-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

(240520) -- AUCKLAND, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the China Business Summit 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand, May 20, 2024. The China Business Summit 2024, with its theme "Navigating Today's China," was held on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay attended the event. Topics on how to achieve innovative and high-quality development across various sectors amid the increasingly complex international environment were discussed by representatives from business communities of New Zealand and China. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NZ-China expo roadshow highlights trade opportunities

STORY: NZ-China expo roadshow highlights trade opportunities SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Zealand-China expo roadshow STORYLINE: A New Zealand-China expo roadshow was held in New Zealand's largest city Auckland on Monday. Representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese embassy in New Zealand, the China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand, the Auckland Business Chamber, the Employers and Manufacturers Association, and the New Zealand China Trade Association attended the roadshow. Brett O'Riley, CEO of Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) and co-chair of New Zealand-China Products Expo Committee, said in his speech that many new industry sectors pose trading opportunities between New Zealand and China, such as importing building products, clean energy and low-carbon products and even pet food from China to New Zealand. Jeff Shepherd, executive direct

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

(240214) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performer Yan Xiangyu performs acrobatics during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night was held on Tuesday night in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. This year, the "Festival of Spring" art troupe from China comprised 35 artists who started their tour performances from Auckland. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

(240214) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night was held on Tuesday night in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. This year, the "Festival of Spring" art troupe from China comprised 35 artists who started their tour performances from Auckland. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

(240214) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night was held on Tuesday night in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. This year, the "Festival of Spring" art troupe from China comprised 35 artists who started their tour performances from Auckland. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

(240214) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performer Yan Xiangyu interacts with a boy from the audience during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night was held on Tuesday night in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. This year, the "Festival of Spring" art troupe from China comprised 35 artists who started their tour performances from Auckland. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

(240214) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Peking Opera artist Wenge Hu, who is the third-generation successor of the Mei School of Peking Opera, performs during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night was held on Tuesday night in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. This year, the "Festival of Spring" art troupe from China comprised 35 artists who started their tour performances from Auckland. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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China's Hubei promotes tourism in New Zealand's largest city

STORY: China's Hubei promotes tourism in New Zealand's largest city SHOOTING TIME: Nov, 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec, 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activity STORYLINE: China's central Hubei Province promoted its unique culture and tourism on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Hubei is home to four UNESCO World natural and cultural heritage sites and thousands of tourist attractions, as tourism plays an important role in the provincial development, Chinese Vice Consul-General in Auckland Wang Junchao told the promotion show held in Auckland. Wang cited Wudang Mountain, Yellow Crane Tower, the birthplace of great patriotic poet Qu Yuan who had a deep influence on the Chinese literary circle, as some of Hubei's "shining cards". Hubei is also the birthplace of Taiji. With the spread of Chinese martial arts, Taiji culture becomes well known to the world, Wang said. Tourism exchange and cooperation is an important part of peopl

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINA-HUBEI-CULTURE AND TOURISM-PROMOTION

(231201) -- AUCKLAND, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer sings at the 2023 China-Hubei Culture and Tourism Promotion Event in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 30, 2023. China's Hubei Province promoted its unique culture and tourism on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINA-HUBEI-CULTURE AND TOURISM-PROMOTION

(231201) -- AUCKLAND, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer demonstrates Taichi at the 2023 China-Hubei Culture and Tourism Promotion Event in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 30, 2023. China's Hubei Province promoted its unique culture and tourism on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINA-HUBEI-CULTURE AND TOURISM-PROMOTION

(231201) -- AUCKLAND, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the 2023 China-Hubei Culture and Tourism Promotion Event in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 30, 2023. China's Hubei Province promoted its unique culture and tourism on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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Hangzhou Opened Direct Flight to Oceania

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2023 - Passengers aboard an Airbus A330-200 of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU731 take off from Xiaoshan International Airport for a direct flight to Auckland International Airport in New Zealand, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 5, 2023.

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Hangzhou Opened Direct Flight to Oceania

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2023 - Passengers aboard an Airbus A330-200 of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU731 take off from Xiaoshan International Airport for a direct flight to Auckland International Airport in New Zealand, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 5, 2023.

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Football: FIFA Women's World Cup

The New Zealand (black) and Norway national teams observe a moment of silence ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup football tournament at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023, in honor of the victims of a mass shooting in the city center just hours prior. Three people, including the gunman, died and several others were injured in the incident.

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Football: FIFA Women's World Cup

Photo shows a flag at half-mast at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023, following a mass shooting in the city center just hours before the opening of the FIFA Women's World Cup football tournament at the stadium. Three people, including the gunman, died and several others were injured in the incident.

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3 dead, 6 injured in "serious" gun incident in Auckland

STORY: 3 dead, 6 injured in "serious" gun incident in Auckland DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the incident venue STORYLINE: Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, on Thursday. The injured, who have been taken to the Auckland Hospital, included a member of the police. According to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, the assessment from officials is that there is no national security risk and there is no change to New Zealand's security threat level. The offender was armed with a pump action shot gun. He moved through a building site and discharged his firearm. According to witnesses, eight gunshots were heard. Connecting streets have been cordoned off, and the public was asked to stay indoors. Thursday marked the beginning of the month-long FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, which is being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australi

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police car runs past a bus for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wei Hua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers at a building site where a gun incident took place are evacuated to a street in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A street near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident carries a sandbag at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Residents carry sandbags at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Residents carry sandbags at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Residents fill a sandbag at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident carries a sandbag at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-SEVERE WEATHER

(230211) -- AUKLAND, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident fills a sandbag at a temporary storage site of sand in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 11, 2023. New Zealand's largest city Auckland set up temporary storage sites of sand and provided sandbags for residents to get prepared for new severe weather event. The last round of record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties since Jan. 27. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING-AIRPORT

(230128) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member drains water away at Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING-AIRPORT

(230128) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member is pictured at the empty International Departures of Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING-AIRPORT

(230128) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member helps a passenger while cleaning up water on the floor at Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING-AIRPORT

(230128) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check flight information at Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING-AIRPORT

(230128) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is pictured at the empty International Departures of Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding

STORY: Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Auckland's massive flooding STORYLINE: Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The country's national meteorological service, MetService, issued Red Heavy Rain Warning for the Auckland area overnight and recorded 249mm of rain in 24 hours until 1:00 a.m. Saturday. The record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties, forcing the closure of State Highway 1 and the Auckland Airport. One person was found dead in a flood in North Shore, Auckland. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced a state of emergence overnight. Three evacuation centers were established to accommodate people affected by the rain and flood. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins addressed the nation at the National Crisis Manage

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-FLOODING

(230127) -- AUKLAND, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 27, 2023 shows a flooded street in Auckland, New Zealand. A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday as heavy rains caused widespread flooding in New Zealand's biggest city. (Photo by Li Qiaoqiao/Xinhua)