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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.
Cook Strait ferry woes deepen as new Bluebridge ferry has engine problems
The engine problem is the latest in a string of incidents plaguing Cook Strait ferries.
Man claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'
James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.
Princess Anne's love of horses on show on NZ visit
The royal has today met with riders and volunteers at the RDA in Porirua near Wellington.
Eight aftershocks, more to come after strong Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes central regions
A seismologist says the quake's deep epicentre was in Cook Strait.
'Massive' and 'scary': Magnitude 6.3 earthquake felt by tens of thousands of Kiwis
By 8.30pm last night almost 70,000 Kiwis had reported feeling the quake.
'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys
He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.
Serious assualt in Featherston, victim’s car found burnt out
Police said a member of the public found an injured man on their driveway early today.
Wairarapa coastal communities cut off by slips and flooding
Military trucks could be brought in to get food and water to those who are isolated.
A Capital Letter: Our embarrassing Interislander ferries are now frightening
The Kaitaki narrowly avoided disaster after declaring a mayday with 864 on board.
Trees down in Wellington, 146 km/h wind gust recorded
Strong winds, heavy rain, and large swells are forecast for the region.
'Unusual' electrical fault caused Aratere ferry to briefly lose power
It comes after the Kaitaki ferry issued a mayday with 864 people on board.
Metlink officials admit fault after January bus chaos
People were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelled
The Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.
'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beach
Oliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.
How to hike Te Araroa’s Tararua Ranges section in the North Island
A step by step guide to Hiking the Te Araroa, in sections.
Parents warned of violent youth fight planned in Hutt Valley
Parents have been told scrap likely a copycat event from Hamilton’s 'battle of the hoods'.
‘It would kill you outright’: Council urgently probes faulty street lamps
A council spokesperson said Wellingtonians should watch out for "drooping".
Man called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutes
Amit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.
‘Stressed market’: Developer applies to postpone $320k in contributions
Cost overruns blamed for request for delay.
Harbourmaster fronts council committee after ferry mayday
Concerns have been raised about the ability of tug boats to assist the Kaitaki ferry.
Lowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman says
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
Police car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crash
The crash occurred at 7.15am today.
Our largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'
Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.
Wellington Central race: Who is the councillor James Shaw stood aside for?
The 25-year-old wāhine Māori has long seen Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick as an inspiration.
Lambton Quay currency exchange robbed at gunpoint, man arrested
Armed police seen outside currency firm.
Person taken to hospital after police incident on State Highway 1 in Wellington
The road has since reopened.
Wellington ratepayers face 'bitter pill' rates hike
Wellington's mayor says the city is tackling infrastructure problem head-on.