Torrential rain in Auckland left two dead and two missing, police confirmed Saturday, following widespread flooding across New Zealand’s largest city.
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“My thoughts are with everyone in Auckland as they wake up this morning to survey the damage and as they face an uncertain day ahead,” new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said in a statement. Airport authorities said there would be no flights in or out of the facility before mid-day Saturday. The persistent downpour washed out Elton John’s concert on Friday at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium amid concerns for crowd safety.
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