Rail protesters in police custody after gluing themselves to road
The protesters blocked the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.
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The council is urging people to stay home where possible.
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Four people were arrested after blocking SH1 at the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.
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Four protesters charged in relation to motorway disruption in Wellington
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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
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Man asks court to declare him legally dead
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'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm
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Customer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shop
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Harbourmaster issues ultimatum to owner of classic yacht at risk of sinking
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Wellington Zoo’s new snow leopards settling in, visitors delighted
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Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure
Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.
One dead after crash between truck and two vehicles
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Opinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington moving
National has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.
Immigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry services
Four out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.
Snow Leopard sisters arrive in Wellington
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Teen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornado
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Two people taken to hospital after Lower Hutt crash
One person is in a critical condition.
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
Interislander ferry resumes sailings after gearbox trouble
The ferry has effectively been out of action for over two months.
'Like a freaking bomb': Tornado rips through Kāpiti Coast - teen injured, 20 homes damaged
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Person pinned to truck after crash with motorbike in Wellington
The crash happened about 8am, police said.
In custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fractures
Police allege the offending occurred over three months.
Rest home failed to prevent elderly woman’s death after she became trapped against wall: Coroner
The elderly woman had fallen out of bed multiple times before she died.