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      Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Wellington articles  Wellington
    Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems
     17 February 2026
    Sewage spills are often seen as short-term public health crises. But the ecological impacts can be lasting, especially if combined with marine heatwaves and storms.
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    Thousands of Wellingtonians could be without power until Wednesday
    17 Feb: Thousands of Wellingtonians could be without power until Wednesday... more
    Raw sewage is once again being pumped into the sea close to Wellington's southern shoreline, as heavy rain lashes the capital
    16 Feb: Raw sewage is once again being pumped into the sea close to Wellington's southern shoreline, as heavy rain lashes the capital... more
    Treacherous Wellington weather has assisted the visiting Central Coast Mariners in a 2-1 A-League win over the Phoenix women
    16 Feb: Treacherous Wellington weather has assisted the visiting Central Coast Mariners in a 2-1 A-League win over the Phoenix women... more
    Optimism from Wellington Phoenix women's manager Bev Priestman after a 2-1 home A-League football loss to Central Coast
    16 Feb: Optimism from Wellington Phoenix women's manager Bev Priestman after a 2-1 home A-League football loss to Central Coast... more
    Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days
    14 Feb: Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days... more
    A person's now died, three days after crashing on State Highway 2 near Wellington
    11 Feb: A person's now died, three days after crashing on State Highway 2 near Wellington... more
    One person is being flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition - after a house fire on a hillside between Eskdale and Bay View in Hawke's Bay
    10 Feb: One person is being flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition - after a house fire on a hillside between Eskdale and Bay View in Hawke's Bay... more
    Black Caps test wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has snared the wicket of Auckland big hitter Bevon Jacobs in one day cricket's Ford Trophy for Wellington
    10 Feb: Black Caps test wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has snared the wicket of Auckland big hitter Bevon Jacobs in one day cricket's Ford Trophy for Wellington... more
    The Wellington Phoenix's returning hero is planning on returning to the A-League this Friday night
    9 Feb: The Wellington Phoenix's returning hero is planning on returning to the A-League this Friday night... more

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     Most Popular Recent Wellington News
     08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly ++++++++++++++
     30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure +++++++++++
     28 Jan: Police have closed access to Battle Hill Forest Park - as searches for a downed helicopter continue north of Wellington +++++++++++
     28 Jan: A new name for Wellington's stadium ++++++++++
     08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure ++++++++++
     21 Jan: A person's suffered serious injuries after an assault in Auckland's Mount Wellington ++++++++++
     22 Jan: Little hesitation for new Phoenix signing Mackenzie Anthony in agreeing to join the A-League football club's women's side +++++++++

     Wellington NewsLinks
      19 Feb: Free green waste dumping for a week at wellington landfill after storm ‘shredded’ gardens across the city (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Feb: Expert warns lack of staff, experience and support will see future wastewater failures (RadioNZ)
      19 Feb: Sales plummet for business near moa point sewage spill (RadioNZ)
      19 Feb: The aucklander who looms as wellington’s key man in the sixth kiwi derby (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Feb: The big storm probably blew bacteria from the water well inland (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Feb: Unclear how takeover of moa point wastewater plant by new water entity will work (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: A 'huge crash': wellington family evacuates property after branch hits roof during storm (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: Wellington water stops pumping raw sewage directly into tarakena bay (RadioNZ)
    more Wellington newslinks >>
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    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Reserve Bank says severe weather is partly to blame for the recent sharp rise in the cost of food More...

     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Walton Goggins has hailed Robert Duvall as the "greatest storyteller of all time" 11:27

     Living & Travel:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits 11:17

     National:
    Israel is accelerating its creeping annexation of the West Bank. Can Donald Trump stop it? 11:17

     Business:
    The Reserve Bank says severe weather is partly to blame for the recent sharp rise in the cost of food 11:07

     Entertainment:
    Daniel Radcliffe is "always taking care" of Tracy Morgan 10:57

     Rugby League:
    Kiwi rugby league halfback Jahrome Hughes is happy to turn his back on the big bucks on offer in State of Origin 10:57

     Law and Order:
    An extensive police operation is under way on a street in Christchurch's Northcote - where four people were injured last night, reportedly in a gang-related altercation 10:57

     Accident and Emergency:
    In California, eight back-country skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, during a storm 10:47

     Law and Order:
    A person's in hospital with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound - after an attack in a South Auckland garage last night 10:37

     National:
    Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why? 10:37
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