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The no-swim warning for the Waitemata harbour could be in place for up to ten days, because of human waste overflowing from a busted sewer pipe. About three tonnes of material was cleared out of the pipe last night. And Watercare is building an overland bypass to transfer waste around the blockage, but that will take days. In the meatime the Harbour's taking a hit. Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chairperson Nicola McDonald speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/defa...

A main Auckland sewer line has collapsed, causing a massive sinkhole to open up, with wastewater overflow pouring into the harbour and closing the...

Warning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.

A main sewer line has collapsed in Auckland, leaving a massive sinkhole - and residents are being warned to not swim at all inner-city beaches.

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The flood and cyclone earlier this year is potentially still impacting our city, with a large tomo having developed on a private property in Parnell. On Monday afternoon, Watercare was alerted to a hole in the ground by a company undertaking work at a ...

A main Auckland sewer line has collapsed, causing a massive sinkhole to open up, with wastewater overflow pouring into the harbour and closing the city’s b

Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.

Crews have to clear away a large amount of earth blocking a sewer before they can start repairs.