Emergency services were called to Dunedin's Great King Street just after midday, with reports of a strong smell.

People have since been allowed back inside.

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06 Feb: A person's died after a water related incident in Thames just before midday

06 Feb: Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge

06 Feb: All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix

06 Feb: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has suffered what appears to be a shoulder injury in the Highlanders' 41-31 Super Rugby preseason win over Moana Pasifika in Queenstown

06 Feb: A Porirua boatie will appear in court in the coming days - after fleeing from Police today

06 Feb: Wellington Phoenix manager Bev Priestman is weighing up the potential significance of a first time atop the women's A-League in club history

06 Feb: Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast

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Soccer:
All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix 17:27

Cricket:
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Rugby:
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