Cyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelled
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'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.
Identity confirmed for body found near Kapiti Island
Police have named the person as a Palmerston North man.
Police stop car with teens driving wrong way down motorway
One of the teenagers will appear in court today.
'Intelligent, artistic and funny’ 11-year-old killed in Gisborne beach tragedy
The 11-year-old was hit on the head by a log which had been swept on to the beach.
Girl who sang with Ed Sheeran's sweet message to pop star
Ten-year-old Pippa Guerin has a message for Ed Sheeran and her new fans.
'Ed Sheeran kissed me on the head!' - 10yo Pippa's 'surreal' duet
Pippa Guerin was 'buzzing' after helping Sheeran sing his hit Galway Girl.
Remutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdown
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
Failed ferry inching closer to being back in service - but no timeline on when
All four of the Kaitaki's engines failed amid a howling wind in Cook Strait.
Ed Sheeran kicks off jam-packed Wellington weekend
Around 48,000 people are expected to flood into Sky Stadium for the concert.
Cafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceiling
The cafe caught fire just after 11am.
A Capital Letter: Six-storey housing in Wellington could be clawed back
Report reveals experts are at odds with former mayor's proposed district plan.
Leak in Interislander ferry’s cooling system caused engines to shut down
A mayday was declared with 864 people on board.
Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority
The ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.
Commission opens inquiry into Interislander ferry Kaitaki mayday
Do you have video or photos of the event? TAIC wants to hear from you.
Interislander ferry arrives in Wellington after mayday call
The ferry was making its way towards Wellington when it lost power.
Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
Motorists are being told to avoid the area.
Man on stolen $3000 bike tackled to the ground by police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested.
Four arrests after armed carjacking on Palmerston North highway
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Police working to identify body found near Kapiti Island
Police say it will take 'some time' to confirm identity of body.
Controversial crossing on Wellington highway to open next week
The crossing is on SH1, near Wellington Airport.