Interislander failure: Report finds equipment was 13 years older than it should be
The Kaitaki issued a mayday call in January when it lost power in the Cook Strait.
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Coronation capital: Where in Wellington to commemorate King Charles III
He will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
Unexplained death in Newtown, police making enquiries
The person was found in a residential address.
Restore Passenger Rail protests to continue for ‘as long as possible’
Those in the group appear to have alienated themselves from the halls of power.
Minister says KiwiRail jobs are safe for now but officials are ‘on notice’
Wellington train services are back to normal after three days of chaos.
Surface flooding in Wellington as heavy rain warning washes over the city
The rain could cause slips and flooding.
Faulty start as Wellington trains return to normal schedule
The capital's trains are running on time - but not everyone can see them.
‘We let the people of Wellington down’: KiwiRail fronts select committee
National says many questions remain unanswered after thousands of commuters affected.
Urgent safety issue found in Interislander ferry mayday investigation
The issue is relevant to the wider shipping sector and will be revealed on Friday.
Dog killed in motorbike hit-and-run in off-leash zone
Ruby's owner said the rider didn't stop after hitting her dog.
Logging truck rips veranda off Carterton craft store after early morning incident
The shop has had to close its doors.
Wellington protests: Death threats alleged by trans protester at Parliament
Earlier today a pro-rail protest again blocked busy capital streets.
Road cleared after Restore Passenger Rail protesters blocked it, further protests planned for Wellington
The protest group show no signs of stopping the disruption.
'Henopause': Wellington Zoo's female bird growing male plumage
Patrick the female Himalayan monal is growing plumage usually seen on male birds.
Surgery and fish smoothies: Critically injured, emaciated penguin on the mend
He is showing signs of improvement like eating fish smoothies and preening.
KiwiRail reveals further problem led to Wellington’s train fiasco
KiwiRail boss says there have been obvious system failures and has promised changes.
Police monitoring planned Speak Up for Women protest at Parliament
The protest follows a heated incident in Auckland during Posie Parker's tour.
Wellington rental scam circulating on social media
Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of a scam should make a report to the police.
Wellington region mayors blast KiwiRail’s ‘third world’ train disruptions
Metlink plans to resume its full timetable on Thursday after passengers left stranded.
Businessmen to pay $30k to victim of attack at popular Chinese restaurant
The men claim the attack was spurred by a racially charged comment.
Hybrid electric trains seen as 'game-changer' for Ōtaki
The funding for the new passenger trains for Wairarapa and Manawatū has been welcomed.
Police speaking with young person after Wellington school thrust into lockdown
The high school went into lockdown just after 10am.
Wellington commuters furious after ‘ridiculous’ KiwiRail train disruption
Trains will run on a reduced and slowed timetable until at least Friday.
'Just trying to feed my kids': Wellingtonians unleash on protesters blocking busy street
The protest, the sixth in a month, has now been cleared.
New train rules from today: Kiwirail bosses called into Beehive to explain
Speed restrictions and a reduced train timetable are in place today in Wellington.
Central New Zealand business confidence plummets to record low
Businesses are behaving as if a recession is on the horizon.
Penguin found on Wellington’s coastline in critical condition after surgery
Its wound appears to have been caused by a predator attack or discarded fishing line.
‘Hugely disruptive’: KiwiRail under fire over speed restrictions for Wellington trains
Council says hundreds of thousands of passengers affected by KiwiRail's monumental failure
Wellington police rapid response unit targeting Restore Passenger Rail protests
On average 8-10 officers are attending the protests, which disrupt daily life in the city
Fly-through reveals what Wellington’s Golden Mile could look like without cars
The project is in its final stages with construction due to start this year.
Man arrested after $100,000 worth of stolen property and meth found in search
The man will appear in court today.