It's been a harrowing night for some Auckland residents after torrential rain led to flash flooding in parts of West Auckland overnight. The severe weather warning put in place for Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula earlier this morning has just been lifted -- it remains in place for Northland. But last night, only a watch was in place and the flooding took many by surprise. RNZ reporter Sarah Robson has been out and about in the area and spoke to Māni Dunlop.