'We just had joy for 25 years': Parents speak of grief at son's Wellington Harbour death
His parents say the pain of their son's death will remain with them for years to come.
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Some Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortages
Interislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.
More Wellington rail protesters arrested after blocking motorway
Police are worried the protesters run a real risk of being seriously injured.
Wellington’s water whirler snapped in half, followed by midnight skinny dip
The Len Lye sculpture is worth $300,000.
Wellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deaths
More fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.
Man found dead in Wellington harbour was treasured teacher and fine sportsman
The Elmwood Normal School community is at a loss over the tragic death.
Wellington traffic: Mt Victoria tunnel re-opens after crash
The tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.
Missing primary school teacher's body found in Wellington Harbour
Social media posts say he attended the 1975 concert at TSB Arena before disappearing.
Rogue cow grazing at Wellington’s Scorching Bay is a repeat escape artist
The beast, known as Harriet Houdini, lives in a paddock nearby.
Ferry service planned for Shelly Bay construction workers and Scots College students
A ferry stop at Shelly Bay could be up and running by the end of this year.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.
Truck rolls into Hutt River with driver still inside
Emergency services were called to the crash at 10.30am.
Rail protesters in police custody after gluing themselves to road
The protesters blocked the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.
KiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at work
The worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.
Sweeping beauty: Cleaners praised for attempting to extinguish Wellington bin fire
The council has praised its sweepers for trying to sweep the fire out.
Weather: Flooding across Wellington as torrential rain soaks city
The council is urging people to stay home where possible.
How carbon could combat Wellington’s earthquake-prone buildings
Researchers have found a quick, cheap way to strengthen buildings.
Alleged burglar charged after person found with serious injuries
Police found the person seriously injured at a Feilding property.
Rail protesters' behaviour 'disappointing' - Wellington mayor
Four people were arrested after blocking SH1 at the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.
Foot found at beach identified as remains of missing man Fiva Pita
Fiva Pita has not been seen since Christmas 2022.
Four protesters charged in relation to motorway disruption in Wellington
The four people sat in the middle of State Highway 1 this morning.
Container ship breakdown in Wellington harbour is third incident in less than a year
Wellington's harbourmaster has raised concerns with Maritime New Zealand.
Protesters bring Wellington traffic to a standstill after blocking motorway
The protesters are blocking the Terrace Tunnel.
Dire Strait: No emergency towing vessel on standby to help ships in strife
NZ's most powerful tug would take one day and 16 hours to get to Auckland.
Man asks court to declare him legally dead
He is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.
'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm
The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.
Customer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shop
The charity said they were providing their staff with more awareness training.
Harbourmaster issues ultimatum to owner of classic yacht at risk of sinking
Marina staff have resorted to pumping water out of it every few days to keep it afloat.
Wellington Zoo’s new snow leopards settling in, visitors delighted
Snow leopards Asha and Manju's arrival has been a best-case scenario, keepers say.
'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout
Rhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.
Fluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?
OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.
‘Good karma or dumb luck’: Wellington entrepreneur narrowly avoided serious injury after being hit by truck
Troy Hammond was dragged about 15 metres under the bus along Wellington's Courtenay Place.
Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure
Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.