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flag A gas leak from a struck line forced evacuations in Wharewaka, Taupō, on Jan. 30, 2026, but no injuries occurred.

flag Residents in Wharewaka, Taupō, were evacuated on January 30, 2026, after a digger struck a gas line, causing a leak that prompted emergency response efforts. flag Authorities ordered evacuations for homes on Harakeke Drive, Wharewaka Road, and Lake Terrace, with emergency services securing the area and advising the public to stay away. flag No injuries were reported, and after the leak was stabilized, officials lifted the evacuation order, allowing residents to return home. flag The incident underscores risks from underground utility damage during construction.

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