Police speaking with young person after Wellington school thrust into lockdown
The high school went into lockdown just after 10am.
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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.
Police appeal for witnesses after man shot in Porirua
The victim is in hospital in stable condition after the incident early on Sunday morning.
Person in hospital after being hit by car
Wellington Free Ambulance was called just before 9am.
Four protesters arrested after closing SH1 in Wellington
It's the fifth time the group has protested this month.
30km/h speed limits proposed for 93 per cent of Wellington streets
Wellington City councillors have voted to put the draft plan out for public consultation.
Eastern Hutt Rd landslip: Large trees at risk of falling to be removed
One of the southbound lanes will be closed today and tomorrow.
Tōtara planted at Parliament to mark Charles III's coronation
A donation of $1 million to Trees That Count is New Zealand’s gift to mark the coronation.
Wellington skipper says waterfront balustrades would prevent deaths
Teacher Isaac Levings is among several others who have died in the same area.
Police stop Restore Passenger Rail protest before it starts, one in custody
It's the latest action from the group which has blocked several highways across Wellington
A Capital Letter: Wellingtonians are fed-up with disruptive protests
Protesters who want the Government to restore passenger rail have crossed a line.
'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.
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.