International flights at Auckland Airport are able to resume but disruptions are likely to continue for several days after flooding shut operations on Friday.

A spokesperson for Auckland Airport confirmed anyone flying internationally should contact airlines for details.

A statement from the airport on Friday said the damage to the runway lights was impacting international departures and large domestic flights.

A number of people had to spend the night at the airport,while staff volunteers supplied them with blankets and hot food.

Source:Stuff.nz