‘Are we a third-world country?’ Anger at weeks-long ferry delays
The Bluebridge ferry has cancelled all its sailings, and rebooking vehicles is impossible.
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Gang member says he wasn't leader of retribution shooting
Justin McGoldrick was sentenced to six years' jail for shooting and wounding his victim.
Police searching Petone Beach again after foot found on shore
Police said previously they had concluded their search.
Wellington police plead for information about hit and run
One person was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Person hospitalised after crash on Wellington highway, traffic delays expected
The person is in a moderate condition.
Bluebridge cancels sailings after engineering fault
The Strait Feronia has experienced an engineering issue.
Circumstances surrounding grisly find on Wellington beach remain unclear
The foot was found by a member of the public out for a Saturday morning walk on the beach.
Wellington Mayor says Auckland council cuts will 'rip heart' of city
Fnd out exactly how much money is being spent on what.
‘You have destroyed their lives’: Man broke into flat and raped woman, watched women sleep
The 21yo raped a woman and returned the next night to watch her and two flatmates sleep.
Wellington bus driver wages lifted to $30 per hour
The increase will take effect this Saturday, although it may need to be back-dated.
Roads reopen after 10 metre waves batter Wellington’s coastline
The capital is being slammed by wind and waves.
Support service piloted for owners of quake-prone apartments
Owners of one apartment block are facing paying $180,000 each for remediation work.
Person airlifted to hospital after being trapped under fallen house
The relocatable house fell off its piles.
A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor looks to block the blocs
The mayor wants to avoid bloc voting from now on following a testy budget meeting.
Police appeal for witnesses after two people killed in central Wellington crash
The crash happened after the car had been signalled to stop by police.
Nothing further found after foot washes up on Petone Beach
Police are now awaiting pathology results.
Interislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sail
However, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.
Wellington memorial and grave site vandalised, police involved
The memorial is thought to have been targeted within the past week.
Inquiries continue after foot found on Petone Beach
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.
Dire Strait: More repairs for new Bluebridge ferry, sailings cancelled
There is almost no available space on other sailings for passengers with cars.
Foot found on Wellington beach, police investigating
It was found by a member of the public this morning.
Microplastics detected in sea life in Wellington bays
The findings could have implications for our seafood.
Ferry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coast
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.
Water restored to central city after water main bursts
Water has been restored but some traffic delays could remain.
Schools locked down as armed police descend on Feilding
Two people have been taken into custody.
The return of CubaDupa: Wellington street festival is back
After two years of Covid-19 cancellations the festival is back on.
Manhunt launched for mobster after Wellington shooting
The victim was shot in the leg, police say.
‘Beyond belief’: Passenger wants quicker investigation into ferry mayday
Three investigations and an audit are underway after Kaitaki lost power in Cook Strait.
Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry cancellations extended, passengers told no standbys available
The Kaitaki ferry's woes continue, with the gearbox problems taking longer to fix.
‘Like a freight train’: Homeowners hit with $300,000 bill after slips
The couple is likely in negative equity after two slips fell on their property last year.
Hutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to act
Residents say they warned the council months ago.
Dire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealed
National says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.