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9 Jan 2026 10:21
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A broken pipe is responsible for untreated wastewater overflowing into Wellington harbour

    A broken pipe is responsible for untreated wastewater overflowing into Wellington harbour


    Eastbourne residents are being told to avoid flushing the toilet when possible, and cut back on showers to ease pressure on the system.

    A no-swim warning has been put in place while Wellington Water continue works on repairs.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
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    International:
    Donald Trump's comments about Greenland were once seen as a joke. Greenlanders are no longer laughing 10:07

    Rugby League:
    The number of coaches fired during the course of the current season in American football's NFL is up to eight 10:06

    Environment:
    Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand 9:57

    Entertainment:
    Eddie Murphy left the 2007 Oscars ceremony early as he didn't want "sympathy" for missing out on the Best Supporting Actor award 9:53

    Environment:
    A deep, magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck the lower North Island, in south Taranaki 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Marisa Abela finds it difficult to separate emotions from her acting work 9:23

    Environment:
    A sweltering weekend's ahead for many parts of the country - and Fire and Emergency's warning the risk of fires and wildfires is high 9:16

    Health & Safety:
    Expressions of interest close today for a new Primary Care Pathway for medical graduates 8:57

    Business:
    Expectations Auckland's housing market will keep heating up this year 8:57


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