Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·9 Jun, 2026 07:17 PM2 mins to read‌Residents on Wellington’s southern coast were told to evacuate ahead of monster waves that have been pummelling the coastline. Video / Marty MelvilleThe super swells that triggered evacuations and a state of emergency in the capital are forecast to ease throughout today, while the north gets a taste of winter.Heavy swell warnings remain in place for Wellington and the Wairarapa coast until midday.

Across the North Island, temperatures this morning are