UK report: Kiwi ferry heading overseas for English Channel role
The Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.
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Step inside the recently opened Naumi Hotel on Cuba Street.
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
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
Wellington is hosting nine games over July and August.
Fourteen exemption applications made to new water regulator
One is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.
Life-size Lego dinosaurs coming to Wellington
The finishing touches are being put on the building ahead of its opening.
'A little bit of love' needed for Cook Strait ferry staff
Multiple breakdowns and cancellations have also been hard on staff.
Sky Stadium executive calls for harsher penalties for pitch invaders after 13 arrested
Shane Harmon says the cost must be higher.
Kaitaki ferry out for two weeks, Interislander disables Facebook comments
A problem has been found with one of the ship's two gearboxes.
Wellington On a Plate launches 2023 festival programme
This year's theme is 'Breaking the Mould'.
Diver drowns near Mana Island, Porirua
Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.
Labour selects former councillor Fleur Fitzsimons for Rongotai electorate
It's a safe seat for Labour, but the Greens are ramping up efforts in Wellington.
Wellington traffic: Queues backed to The Terrace tunnel after crash
All lanes are now open but motorists should expect delays as congestion eases.
Interislander ferry to resume passenger sailings after mayday
The ferry operator acknowledges the past few weeks have been "rough" for customers.
Thirteen kiwi released into the Mākara hills near Wellington
There was a slight delay releasing two of the birds, as one was pregnant.
Hutt blowout: Cost of shared path and seawalls skyrockets to $79m
The road was affected by adverse weather events eight times last year.
Ferry problems: ‘Agitated’ Interslander passengers stuck on vessel in harbour
Interislander says a fault on the Kaitaki meant it could not sail.
Queues out the door for Wellington’s In-N-Out popup
Just minutes after the burger outlet opened, people were lining up for a taste.
Opinion: Heartbreak and the need for ‘folding’ in Hawke’s Bay
A trip to cyclone-ravaged Hawke’s Bay made me question how prepared I am for a disaster.
Wellington mayor faces challenge to rates hike plan
Tory Whanau had the numbers to withstand a slew of amendments to the council's budget.
Consumer NZ claims ferry operators failing to meet their obligations
Consumer watchdog says ferry operators have misled passengers about their rights.
Gang member spends birthday behind bars for part in violent 'dispute resolution'
Mongrel Mob member Teimana Tawhai didn't pull the trigger, but he'll stay behind bars.
It’s a dog handler’s life: officer retires after 50 years’ service
"Thank God you're here" was not the usual response Davidson got when catching offenders.
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Endless potential for development of Wellington’s St Gerard's Monastery
The massive building will be listed later today.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
Trust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwise
Access is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.
Ferry nightmare for passengers as another sailing cancelled
People are having to abandon their cars and fly home, or settle in for the long haul.
Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice
Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.
More cancellations plague Cook Strait ferries, customers feel ‘abandoned’
There is no room to rebook Interislander passengers, so bookings are being cancelled.
Interislander ferry turns back after medical event on board
The ferry was about to leave the harbour when the incident happened.