Bluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong winds
The incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.
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Tory Whanau's airport share sale at risk as council reconsiders decision
Wellington City Council is preparing for a crucial vote this week.
Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake
The capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.
Aftershock of magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Wellington
GeoNet reported light shaking in Cook Strait at 2.23pm.
Man charged after early morning assualt in Wellington, police search for witnesses
Police want to speak to two women sitting close by when man was injured.
The retiree leading Wellington's rates revolt
Judy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.
Wellington councillors accused of ‘deliberately excluding’ iwi voices on airport shares sale
Tensions at the council are at boiling point.
Will Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
Govt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations Office
It was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".
Wellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffiti
Council officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.
Wellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing more
Labour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.
Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on
Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.
Multimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savings
The council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.
Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?
The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.
Justice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim Dotcom
The Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.
'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landing
The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.
Cook Strait ferry that lost power returns to service
The Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.
Missing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facility
Ultimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.
Police focused on 'lead-up' to baby's death
Police are investigating with the family's full co-operation.
Woman gets home detention for killing partner after years of mutual violence
The victim's daughter told Donna Henry she forgave her because her dad would want her to.
Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
Police confirm 8-month-old baby's sudden death in Wellington
Police are investigating with the family's co-operation.
Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development
The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.
Tory Whanau admits car sale ‘mistake’, blames ‘challenging’ TV interview on exhaustion
'I think I was just exhausted, I let my guard down.'
‘Terrible’: Councillors unimpressed by Tory Whanau TV interview, being called 'riff raff'
The mayor had to correct statements made on both her car sale and selling airport shares.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school
'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'
Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.
From Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space mission
Powerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Taxi drivers suspended from Wellington Airport after using parents' room to heat meals
The airport warned drivers not to use the parents' room for privacy and hygiene reasons.
Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.