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Socks, a T-shirt and running shoes were left at Hataitai Beach on Monday night. Police would like to speak to anyone who has information about who owns the items.
A search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on the beach near Evans Bay Parade on Monday night. Police are hoping members of the public may be able to identify the owner of clothing, left on Hataitai Beach about 9pm, and are hoping to confirm the person who left the clothes is safe. “A male wearing a pair of black shorts was seen entering the water around the same time the clothing was left on the beach. However, police do not know whether he is connected,” a spokesperson said.
Significant delays : Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warning
3 Feb, 2021 05:18 AM
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NZ Herald
Wellington commuters are being warned to expect significant delays during tomorrow morning s rush hour following the appearance of sinkhole on Jervois Quay.
ervois Quay will be down to one southbound lane near the Queens Wharf and the Hunter St intersection, a Wellington City Council spokesman said. Repair crews have started work today to fix a broken stormwater main, about two metres below the road, however it will take some time to excavate the necessary hole and work will continue tomorrow.
Motorists are being urged to avoid heading southbound on the waterfront quays tomorrow and instead take alternative routes if they don t want to face delays.
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
3 Feb, 2021 12:37 AM
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Evans Bay Parade, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Wellington issues reporter, NZ Heraldgeorgina.campbell@nzme.co.nz
A Wellington road has reopened after a gas leak, first reported to authorities as an explosion, brought traffic to a halt earlier this afternoon.
In a statement Powerco said the gas leak at Greta Point on Evans Bay Parade has been isolated.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident happened as a result of construction work, but they have since marked the scene as safe.
The fault was expected to be repaired by 6.30pm.