Dire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealed
National says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.
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‘Degree of chaos’: Minister says KiwiRail needs to do better on ferry reliability
Transport Minister Michael Wood has warned of ongoing reliability problems.
'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safety
Two workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.
165 properties without safe water after Wellington slip
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
A Capital Letter: I’m sick of people saying Wellington is dying
It’s a stale line - uttered a decade ago - that prompts a wave of pointless nostalgia.
Suspicious fire outside Wellington’s National Library being investigated by police
The fire broke out last night.
‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbing
Victims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.
Police name man who died while diving in Porirua
The man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
Elderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriage
The man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.
Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory
Its chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.
‘Completely inadequate’ - Letter to Government over Cook Strait safety fears
Wellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.
Guns and stolen property found during Porirua police raid
No one has been charged in the wake of the raid.
Multi-vehicle crash causes significant delays on Wellington motorway
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
Dire Strait: What’s gone wrong with our ferries?
A mayday call has put a spotlight on the ships but they've been struggling for 18 months.
UK report: Kiwi ferry heading overseas for English Channel role
The Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.
Hotel Review: A stay at the artsy Naumi Wellington
Step inside the recently opened Naumi Hotel on Cuba Street.
Man arrested in connection with Lower Hutt shooting
The 24-year-old will appear in court today.
Fatal school bus crash: Children praised for composure after driver killed
The driver of the bus was killed in yesterday's crash.
Work delayed on Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan for Fifa Women’s World Cup
Wellington is hosting nine games over July and August.
Fourteen exemption applications made to new water regulator
One is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.
Life-size Lego dinosaurs coming to Wellington
The finishing touches are being put on the building ahead of its opening.
'A little bit of love' needed for Cook Strait ferry staff
Multiple breakdowns and cancellations have also been hard on staff.
Sky Stadium executive calls for harsher penalties for pitch invaders after 13 arrested
Shane Harmon says the cost must be higher.
Kaitaki ferry out for two weeks, Interislander disables Facebook comments
A problem has been found with one of the ship's two gearboxes.
Wellington On a Plate launches 2023 festival programme
This year's theme is 'Breaking the Mould'.
Diver drowns near Mana Island, Porirua
Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.
Labour selects former councillor Fleur Fitzsimons for Rongotai electorate
It's a safe seat for Labour, but the Greens are ramping up efforts in Wellington.
Wellington traffic: Queues backed to The Terrace tunnel after crash
All lanes are now open but motorists should expect delays as congestion eases.
Interislander ferry to resume passenger sailings after mayday
The ferry operator acknowledges the past few weeks have been "rough" for customers.
Thirteen kiwi released into the Mākara hills near Wellington
There was a slight delay releasing two of the birds, as one was pregnant.
Hutt blowout: Cost of shared path and seawalls skyrockets to $79m
The road was affected by adverse weather events eight times last year.
Ferry problems: ‘Agitated’ Interslander passengers stuck on vessel in harbour
Interislander says a fault on the Kaitaki meant it could not sail.