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An artists impression of the NZTA's Basin Bridge project looking southwest toward the new entry (NZTA)

Mixed reaction to Wgtn transport plans video

A group opposed to the proposed Basin Reserve flyover in Wellington says the project will be ugly and unjustified.

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A rapid bus transit system is being favoured in Wellington

Rapid transit buses favoured for Wgtn video

NZTA has released three proposals to upgrade Wellington City's public transport system, favouring a bus rapid transit system.

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Wellington council workers may soon get a payrise

Wellington Council to support living wage

Wellington City Council workers may get a pay rise to a level researchers say is needed to live a decent life.

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Diggers are poised to help clean up the slips

More slips possible in Wellington video

There are fears tonight that heavy rain falling in Wellington may cause further slips after dozens were evacuated on Saturday.

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Aerial view of the landslide

Landslides not widespread problem - mayor video

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown insists landslides are not a widespread problem in Wellington.

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Two homes continue to teeter on the edge of a 30-metre drop

Council protects landslide site from rain

Wellington City Council has launched an operation to try to protect a landslide-affected area from flooding as a southerly gale hits the city.

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About 35 residents from eight houses are being put up in alternative accommodation after the landslide early Saturday morning

Three homes unsafe after slip

Three homes are too dangerous to enter following a landslide in Wellington but the council hopes residents may be able to return to others later in the week.

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The slip forced about 100 residents to flee their homes

Burst pipe didn't cause landslide video

A burst pipe didn't cause the Wellington landslide which left two houses dangerously perched above a 30m drop, the council says.

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Wellington's hilly topography makes it susceptible to slips

Wellington slip not isolated incident video

The slip was a case of déjà vu for Wellington residents this morning. Seven years ago a similar landslide was caused by a similar problem.

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The Wellington City Council has warned that the cliff is certainly not stable

Wgtn slip 'sounded like a waterfall' video

At least two families have lost their homes forever after a cliff gave way in Wellington overnight.

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A burst water main has been fingered as the cause of the slip

Landslide evacuates nearly 100 in Wgtn video

A large landslide in the Wellington suburb of Mornington has left houses teetering and around 100 people evacuated.

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An Air New Zealand plane flies over houses in Mount Victoria (Reuters)

Airport bets big on extended runway video

Wellington Airport wants to attract long-haul flights to the city by extending its runway by 300 metres.

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This magnitude 7 isn't the big one Wellington fears

'Silent' quake gently rocks Wellington video

A magnitude 7 quake is quietly rocking the capital, though until now you'd have only noticed it if you were a geophysicist.

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Is Wellington really 'dying'? video

The Prime Minister says, "Wellington is dying and we don't know how to turn it around."

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Wellingtonians defend their city video

The residents of a city which guarantees you a memorable airport landing and a pretty good rugby team have their say.

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Wellington's Lambton Quay (Victoria Evans)

Wellington reacts to 'dying' comment video

The Prime Minister's been criticised for an absolutely negative description of Wellington.

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Wellington - dying?

Wellington 'dying' - Key video

John Key has admitted he could have chosen his words a "bit better" when he described Wellington as a "dying city".

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Commuter Fear Ghus sent this image in

Stuck truck blocks SH1 video

Commuters were delayed on SH1 at Paekakariki this afternoon after a truck became stuck on a steep side road.

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Fans flock for AFL in Welly video

Wellington tonight hosted the first ever Aussie Rules premiership game played outside Australia.

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(Photo:Glen Bearman)

House fire in Wellington

A fire at a two-storey building in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook has now been contained.

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