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People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak

8 February 2026

People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak

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Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest
	7 Feb: Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest... more

The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day
	7 Feb: The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day... more

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
	6 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... more

The east coast of the North Island's looking like the place to be this long weekend
	6 Feb: The east coast of the North Island's looking like the place to be this long weekend... more

Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin
	5 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin... more

It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking
	4 Feb: It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking... more

So-called predator ducks have shocked conservation staff in the Mackenzie Basin
	4 Feb: So-called predator ducks have shocked conservation staff in the Mackenzie Basin... more

A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island
	4 Feb: A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island... more

Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby
	3 Feb: Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby... more

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18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain ++++++++++++++

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People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak More...

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Soccer:
Auckland FC still heads the OFC Pro League standings, despite a Round 2 loss to the Solomon Kings in Papua New Guinea 8:07

Rugby:
Welsh rugby is still in crisis...spanked 48-7 in their opening Six Nations match against England at Twickenham 7:57

Rugby:
Both New Zealand teams have made the semi-finals at the World Series event in Perth 7:57

Business:
People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak 7:47

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Investigations are underway after a house fire in Ashburton 7:47

Rugby:
The New Zealand men's sevens team has snuck into the semi-finals of the Perth Sevens, despite losing two of their three pool matches 7:37

Skiing:
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Cricket:
No surprises in the opening three matches of cricket's T20 World Cup 7:17

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