Transport fiasco, grim weather as crowds head for Elton John

Auckland Transport is in the middle of a fiasco around getting fans to and from Elton John's concerts in Auckland this weekend. The first gig gets underway shortly at Mount Smart Stadium with 40,000 heading along in the face of a thunderous weather forecast too. But the real storm is over AT's advice that "driving is recommended" - complete with parking instructions. That from an agency with the core aim of promoting public transport. Add to that a key train station closure and no train services in the city at all on Saturday for Elton John's second show, following a decision to shut for maintenance. It's also suggesting people walk. Right now there's a heavy rain warning in place and that's causing havoc throughout the upper North Island. Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth is outside Mount Smart Stadium and joins Lisa Owen with the details.