MetService earlier warned of heavy rain and damaging winds this afternoon, but it's now removed that warning.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for most western parts of the country, until 6am tomorrow.

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23 Dec: One week into roadside drug tests being rolled out in Wellington, and only one driver's been pinged so far

22 Dec: Wellington Water crews are responding to a wastewater overflow in Grenada Village which flows to the Porirua Stream

21 Dec: The Wellington Phoenix have picked up their third win of the A-League season after beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 at home

21 Dec: Police have arrested a woman, over a recent stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington

21 Dec: Wellington Phoenix gaffer Giancarlo Italiano believes it's the sides with the best balance who will triumph in a congested A-league competition

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