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![Microplastics detected in sea life in Wellington bays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Dire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealed
National says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.
![‘Degree of chaos’: Minister says KiwiRail needs to do better on ferry reliability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police name man who died while diving in Porirua
The man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.
![Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fourteen exemption applications made to new water regulator
One is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.
![Life-size Lego dinosaurs coming to Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Life-size Lego dinosaurs coming to Wellington
The finishing touches are being put on the building ahead of its opening.