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Police investigating the death of Raymond Piper, who was last seen on May 15, have arrested a 51-year-old Paraparaumu man in relation to the killing.

Police say they have evidence missing Kapiti man Raymond Piper has died a violent death.

Raymond 'Son' Piper has not been seen since May 15 when he disappeared from Paraparaumu.

Police are still working through possible sightings of a vehicle that might have been involved in the disappearance of missing Kapiti Coast man Raymond 'Son' Piper.

An "aging train fleet" is the reason for cancellations and delays on Wellington's rail network this morning, KiwiRail says.

The southerly which cut power to Wellington residents last night has moved north but fresh gales are expected in the lower South Island.

A truck driver was killed this morning in what police have called a 'freak accident.'