A state of emergency has been declared in the New Zealand city as it experiences its most severe flooding in recorded history.

The fire has been been marked under control.

The worst affected areas were North Lakes, Murrumba Downs and Scarborough.

One shopping centre roof collapsed after storms lashed the area.

The footage aired on the Friday morning broadcast of 'Sunrise.'

Dozens of comments have gone after Victoria's Shadow Attorney-General for his use of the image.