Whangarei city centre re-opens after gas leak
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Save Cordons are coming down and shoppers are returning to the CBD after a gas leak in central Whangarei.
Roads were closed in the area and buildings were evacuated about 2.20pm.
The Fire Service believes the smell of gas came from sewer pipes and was exacerbated by the still humid weather
conditions.
Roads and buildings were re-opened about 4pm.