Nothing further found after foot washes up on Petone Beach
Police are now awaiting pathology results.
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Interislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sail
However, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.
Wellington memorial and grave site vandalised, police involved
The memorial is thought to have been targeted within the past week.
Inquiries continue after foot found on Petone Beach
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.
Dire Strait: More repairs for new Bluebridge ferry, sailings cancelled
There is almost no available space on other sailings for passengers with cars.
Foot found on Wellington beach, police investigating
It was found by a member of the public this morning.
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
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.
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
Two people have been taken into custody.
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
The victim was shot in the leg, police say.
‘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
The Kaitaki ferry's woes continue, with the gearbox problems taking longer to fix.
‘Like a freight train’: Homeowners hit with $300,000 bill after slips
The couple is likely in negative equity after two slips fell on their property last year.
Hutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to act
Residents say they warned the council months ago.
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
Transport Minister Michael Wood has warned of ongoing reliability problems.
'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
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
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
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
Victims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.
Police name man who died while diving in Porirua
The man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
Elderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriage
The man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.
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
Wellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.
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
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
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
The Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.