Road closed in Newmarket after gas main is struck

Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 13 Oct, 2:22pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, University of Auckland, Vector

Khyber Pass Road in Newmarket was closed after a gas main was struck on Monday afternoon. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews responded to the incident, which was reported at 12.44pm. Crews have since clamped the pipe and are assisting the gas authority.

How they headlined it

2:06pm

1. StuffTue 13 Oct, 2:06pm

   Road closed after ruptured gas main in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 13 Oct, 2:22pm

   Newmarket gas main strike: Second incident in week on Khyber Pass Rd (opens in new tab)