More Restore Passenger Rail protesters appear in court, granted bail
The protesters scaled a gantry, leading to a temporary closure of SH1 on Thursday morning.
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Council votes to start refurbishment of former Waikanae Library.
Armed police swarm Wellington street after threatening phone call
A witness said three police cars are at the scene.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Photographer wins prestigious commercial award
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Protesters have climbed above SH1 in Wellington
Restore Passenger Rail protesters have climbed a gantry above State Highway 1 in Wellington and hung a banner. Video / Supplied
Cops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester down
Protesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.
One dead after being hit by vehicle in workplace incident
WorkSafe and the police's Serious Crash Unit have been advised.
'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crash
A judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".
Vape-free zones floated
The zones are part of a possible broadening of the Kāpiti district's smoke-free policy.
Wellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail application
The sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.
Whale sculpture park could attract large number of visitors
Whale Song project could lead to big tourism boost for Kāpiti.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
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Why you can’t drive 110km/h on Transmission Gully
The $1.25b motorway was designed for the higher speed limit.
Bail denied for climate activist who allegedly concreted hand to road
She appeared over audio-visual link from the hospital with her hand in a bucket.
Council confirms wāhi tapu status for culturally important land
Iwi describes council's endorsement as a "significant achievement".
'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomer
He groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.
All Black could lose $40k after pool building company goes into liquidation
'We’re angry and frustrated but we understand times are tough right now'.
'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of road
Chad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
Green MP tours special scientific reserve
Eugenie Sage enjoyed Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve visit.
Wellington going to the dogs: Council proposes letting animals on beach all year round
However, there would be a canine caveat to the rule change.
Wellington protester seals hand to road with concrete
The group are back after several months.
The problem with NZ and earthquake early warning systems
For all the clever tech behind quake early warning systems, Kiwis know little about them.
Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran Walsh gift $2 million for brand new recording studio in Wellington
The generous gift will help fit out new studios in the basement of the Town Hall.
'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told
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Victoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticised the university’s branding just last month.
'Someone out there knows': Breanna Muriwai has been missing for a year
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March for peace amid months of gang violence and death
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More Cook Strait sailings cancelled, Bluebridge ferry has mechanical fault
Interislander has only just returned Kaitaki to service after it was hit by a large wave.