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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

11 meter waves batter Wellington as evacuation orders in place

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Hundreds of residents on Wellington's south coast are being warned to stay away from their homes until tomorrow morning, with the area under a state of emergency. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for a number of waterfront properties. Waves of up to 11 meters have been battering the Capital's coastline. Alexa Cook reports.

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