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Aucklanders are being warned to remain cautious and prepared, ahead of another onslaught of heavy rain.
\\nRed Heavy Rain Warnings are now in effect, for dangerous heavy rain in Northland and northern Auckland from this morning, and the Coromandel Peninsula from this evening.
\\nOrange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for the rest of Auckland and Bay of Plenty.
\\nAuckland is still under a state of emergency, with 77 homes red-stickered and about 5,000 others yet to be assessed.
\\nNational Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Ball told Mike Hosking the rain is likely to impact people who are already badly affected.
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