MV Shiling successfully towed back to Wellington
Cargo ship, MV Shiling was successfully towed back to Wellington this morning after coming into trouble while in Tasman Bay earlier this month. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Troubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after mayday
The MV Shiling cargo ship stuck in Wellington Harbour has successfully been brought into a Wellington Port after issuing a mayday call. Video / Mark Mitchell
Troubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after mayday
The vessel could be seen near the entrance to the harbour this morning.
'Special and iconic': Mike the Juggler killed in Loafers Lodge fire
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The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
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Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
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'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'
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Loafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident says
The night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.
Shiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyage
The vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.
Man arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington bus
The windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.
Fatal fire victim identification 'moving swiftly' after Loafers Lodge blaze
It is still unclear how many bodies lie in the remains of Loafers Lodge after the fire.
Timeline of a tragedy: Wellington fire in pictures
When fire first broke out, nobody could imagine the horror that would unfold.
'No level of safety': Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consent
Meanwhile, police have confirmed a fifth body has been recovered from the scene.
Police confirm four bodies removed from Loafers Lodge, one still inside
The Coroner has started working to identify those who have died.
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'Someone's trying to burn the place down': Arsonist tells of his rush to warn residents
Raymond Lauder stumbled upon a couch blaze and rushed to warn residents as fire spread.
Heavy police presence in Tawa after home invasion, 'shots fired'
The incident occurred last night.
Inside the hostel inferno: Body recovery begins as man charged with arson
More bodies are set to be removed from fire-damaged Loafers Lodge today.
'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailed
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'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers Lodge
The city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.
Hostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodies
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Woman recalls 'shameful' conditions at Loafers Lodge
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