Coastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels rise
Wellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.
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"If that's the worst we're going to be hit with, then we're absolutely fine."
Melting sea ice and polar bears: A Wellington physicist's Arctic expedition
Polar bears are "playful, enquiring creatures", says snow physicist after Arctic trip.
Plimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take months
Some Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.
Properties evacuated after surface flooding in Wellington
At least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.
Summer forecast in the capital 'welcome news for the average Wellingtonian'
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Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Porirua flood cleanup continues ahead of more heavy rain
As locals clean up, authorities clear drains and run pumps before more rain hits.
Four new Covid cases in MIQ today - including three from USA
The Ministry of Health will reveal if there are any new cases in the international team.
Wellington Phoenix sign former Premier League striker
The Wellington Phoenix have found a direct replacement for striker Gary Hooper.
'Stunk to high heaven': Poo smeared all over Wellington ATM in disturbing act
"I knew straight away from the stench that it wasn't mud. They smeared it on everything."
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Mosque attack: Govt agencies didn't consider threat - Muslim group
The Federation of Islamic Associations has released its report to the Royal Commission.
Council 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest
'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.
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Plimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'
Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.
Pregnant woman's tragic final hours: Mum-to-be wanted to go home
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'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuations
Mayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.
Homes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopened
Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.
Waterfront rescuer: 'It's lucky we investigated'
James Copsey said the woman's cries for help were "echoing" around the waterfront.
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While Riley sadly lost his battle a few days later, Declan is thriving eight months later.
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Ketamine and GHB: women share allegations of "scary" drink spiking experiences.
'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue
"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.
Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties
"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.
Wellington bus-goers snap up new iPhone app
iPhone users have downloaded the app 10,000 times since its release on Wednesday.
Youth in court after school lockdown
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Buyer warning: Lack of maintenance on Wellington homes poses risk when market slows
Ninety-nine per cent of houses in the region sold in the third quarter made a profit.
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Police make arrest over threat that led to Wellington school lockdown
Police say lockdown was due to a 'credible' threat with possible links to white supremacy.