Wild Wellington weather: School closed as sewage pours into playground
A school was closed after sewage spilled into their playground on Thursday.
A school was closed after sewage spilled into their playground on Thursday.
Motorists are asked to "bear with" travel authorities after ongoing traffic delays.
From 6am Friday, a dozen trucks an hour will head from Northport to Auckland.
One driver said it took two-and-a-half hours to travel 66km.
It is a slow crawl for commuters to Wellington this morning.
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Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.
NZTA has advised motorists to pass the scene 'with care and expect delays'.
Residents say the cost could be covered by central government, rates and possibly tolls.
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Motorists are being told to expect delays as there are no detours.
Commuters are being asked to follow directions while contracters fix the problem.
Police confirmed a person died after their car hit a tree on Omihi Rd on Thursday.
It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.
Police were called to the fatal crash in Tarras about 8.35pm.
MetService is expecting the hailstorm to last for at least the next hour in Auckland.
'Safety is our priority and we will not hesitate to close the bridge if necessary.'
A truck is on fire on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Roads are getting busy as holidaymakers return from the long weekend break.
NZTA predicts heavy traffic into Auckland, encourages motorists to plan their journeys.
Commuters warned to expect significant delays if crossing the harbour bridge southbound.
Crash closes Pukete Bridge and arterial route in north Hamilton after ute flips.
Police are urging motorists to be patient on busy roads this weekend.
Motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the burning cab of a truck.