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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.
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.