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Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.

Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait
A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.

Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some
Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.

Police raid Levin property, seize meth, ammunition and $23k in cash
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court.

Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout
It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th
MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th. Video / MetService

Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.

Damage shown as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast
Damage is shown in this video as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast this weekend. Video / Lulu Wood

Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ Herald

‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring
KiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him.

Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift
The teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.

Willis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferries
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.

Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum
Cass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.

Stolen caravan leaves trail of destruction through Wellington
The caravan tipped on its side and hit multiple objects as it was dragged along.

Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression
Documents show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.

‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow.

‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.

Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?
A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.

Man walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabis
Police also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.

Lower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: police
A person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze.

Treasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideas
The deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight.