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RNZ News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Mystery odour forces evacuation of Wellington sports venue
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre. Photo: Google Maps It is not clear what caused a full evacuation of a busy sports centre in Wellington early on Saturday afternoon. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said five fire crews, a truck carrying breathing apparatus and a command unit, as well as an ambulance were called to a suspected gas leak at the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre in Kilbirnie after "a slight odour" was detected. All sports games were immediately cancelled and dozens of players, supporters and centre staff were asked to leave. A FENZ Central North Island shift manager said crews had checked the building, and after around 90 minutes they confirmed it was not a gas leak. "All odour has dissipated." Two crews were remaining on site, but FENZ had handed the site back over to council representatives, the spokesperson said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
11-06-2025
- RNZ News
Wellington's Terrace Tunnel down to one lane after armed police stop
Police conducted an armed stop in the Terrace Tunnel on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Terrace Tunnel on State Highway 1 in Wellington is down to one lane heading northbound after an armed police stop. Police say around 11.30am on Wednesday they received a report of a person pointing a firearm at another member of the public in Kilbirnie. Police said they then followed a vehicle of interest travelling south towards the Terrace Tunnel where an armed stop was conducted. Police conducted an armed stop in the Terrace Tunnel on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The northbound side of the Terrace Tunnel was temporarily closed but has now reopened to one one lane. Police have taken two people have been taken into custody. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
