New Zealand capital flooded with feces after wastewater failure

WELLINGTON — Homes in New Zealand's capital were flooded with feces and sanitary products on Friday after an overnight storm overnight blocked wastewater pipes, the city's utilities company said. Wellington Water said the wastewater overflow in the picturesque suburb of Island Bay was the result of a blocked main. It said five properties were affected by the overflow and its crews were working to remove the feces and sanitary products and disinfect the homes. "There is a suction truck onsi