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Burst water main creates spectacular geyser
A burst water main in Wellington central city has been repaired after creating a spectacular geyser this afternoon.

Long diversions around Kaikoura slip
Long diversions remain in place for heavy vehicles travelling on State Highway One south of Kaikoura, after a major slip on Friday night.

Clean up begins after flooding
The heavy rain that caused slips and surface flooding in the lower North Island is expected to stop this afternoon but many roads in the area are still closed.

Aucklanders applauded for avoiding motorway
Aucklanders are being lauded for staying off the roads during a mammoth traffic management operation.

Transport bosses hope for best
Aucklanders stayed off the roads last night as authorities shut the busiest stretch of motorway in the country.

How to cope in gridlock city
Organisers of the country's largest motorway closure are praying they have scared enough Aucklanders off the roads this weekend to avoid the city grinding to a halt.

<i>Eric Thompson:</i> It's not how big mate, it's how you use it
Eric Thompson writes that testosterone level has a direct bearing on driving skill - it seems to make it worse.

Historic pub begins slow crawl to safety
The historic Birdcage Tavern started its slow move towards new temporary lodgings yesterday.