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• 'Unbelievable Loss': Wellington Mourns the Sudden Death of Regional Leader Adrienne Staples

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The Wellington region is in a state of shock following the sudden passing of Adrienne Staples, a formidable figure in local government and a tireless advocate for rural communities...

• Wellington’s Metlink Faces $130k Weekly Diesel Spike; Calls for Government Fare Discounts

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  Wellington’s public transport authority, Metlink, is warning that soaring diesel costs are jeopardizing services and fare stability. With the regional fuel bill jumping by $130,000...

• Wellington Launches Contactless Transit Payments as Soaring Fuel Costs Threaten Major Fare Hikes

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Travel Tips

  Metlink will enable contactless credit, debit, and mobile payments across Wellington’s bus and train network starting Sunday, April 12. The technological upgrade arrives as Greater...