Wellington news quiz
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Grief counsellors are at Paraparaumu College to help pupils following a crash that killed one of their schoolmates today.
Search and rescue safeguard needed
The decision to launch a search and rescue operation should not be left to just one person, a coroner has recommended following the deaths of Seddon Bennington and Marcella Jackson.
Public split on Wellywood
Sir Peter Jackson was adamant that a Wellywood sign in Miramar should be "an exact copy" of the Hollywood sign, according to Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast.
Activists' spy base mission plan revealed
A man on trial for attacking the Waihopai spy base has told Wellington District Court how he and two fellow activists planned and executed their mission.
Failing courses face chop
Thousands of qualifications will be dumped as the Government wields the funding axe on courses with too many student failures.
Cautious backing for productivity commission
A productivity commission that will run the ruler over government departments has been given a cautious welcome by the public servants' union.
Big drop in sex abuse claim approvals
Regulation of smart meters ruled out
Guide biscuits 'like cardboard'
Girl Guide biscuits are being tested after complaints that they were too dry and like eating cardboard.
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Men given under three hours to get out
Two Wellington men say they have been evicted from the hostel they lived in after highlighting its filthy living conditions.
Plane sailing for Phoenix and their fans
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Sitting up high
Warren Stoddard's work vehicle may have a 12.5 litre engine, but it only has a top speed of 23kmh. But it'll beat any Ferrari in a contest for lifting 50 tonnes of freight.
Car rams police station
A car has driven through the front entrance of the Hamilton central police station.
Don't fall for tax hoax
Inland Revenue is warning customers not to respond to a hoax email claiming to offer the recipient a tax refund.
Medals vanish from museum
Driving limit cut 'will shut country pubs'
Kiwi in line for bravery award
When a Taleban hand grenade landed centimetres from Kiwi James McKie and two other soldiers, he immediately thought of his friend killed in action the previous day.
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Lauaki assault charge
Former All Black Sione Lauaki has been charged with assault following an incident in a Hamilton bar last Friday.
Black Caps changes loom - Greatbatch
Coach Mark Greatbatch says there will be changes to the Black Caps for tomorrow's do-or-die clash with Australia at Eden Park.
Ross back for Crusaders
Clarke in test squad
Deans masterminds 'Super Cooper'
It looks like he's about to don a cape and leap tall buildings in a single bound but the mastermind behind Quade Cooper's quirky goalkicking pose is none other than Robbie Deans.
Why Oscars left Farrah out
The executive director of the film academy says Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the Academy Awards In Memoriam segment because the actress was better known as a TV star.
Serepisos livid at Apprentice
Axed Apprentice contestant Chris Whiteside admits that on second thoughts, sharing information with the opposition is not such a good idea.
Great idea or tacky gimmick?
Letterman heading to NZ?
Model's blackmailer jailed
A man who blackmailed Cindy Crawford has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Pet shop's monster fish
It sounds fishy but a New York City pet shop owner says it's true.
Mum delivers surprise baby
A 32-year-old Kentucky woman who said she didn't know that she was pregnant delivered her newborn son on the floor of her laundry room by herself and even cut the umbilical cord.
Parrot taken in disputed repossession
Rush on Riverton's good oil
NY chef makes breast milk cheese
Breast milk cheese, anyone? A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese."
Govt to end funding guarantee
The Government is to close New Zealand's wholesale funding guarantee on April 30, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Petrol prices highest in 18 months
Shell and Mobil have followed the lead of competitors BP and Caltex and hiked petrol prices this afternoon.
Terms of trade up in December quarter
KiwiBank seeks $150m in bond issue
KiwiSavers overconfident
A new survey shows many KiwiSaver members have a false sense of security about their investments, research company UMR says.
Generic speech does women no favours
The blatant workplace sexism apparent in the popular television programme Mad Men indicates how much progress has been made over the past 40 years.
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Protecting a framework so many Wellingtonians support
Wellington Waterfront has got it right so far and will continue to, writes Ian Pike.
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Teen killed in crash near Paraparaumu
Guide biscuits 'like cardboard'
Girl's narrow escape from runaway car
Men given under three hours to get out of Newtown hostel
Job losses at Education Ministry
Kiwi in line for Afghan bravery award
Job losses at Education Ministry
Kiwi in line for Afghan bravery award
Teen killed in crash near Paraparaumu
Novice takes the prize in dream debut
Guide biscuits 'like cardboard'
Guide biscuits 'like cardboard'
Letter: A knighthood for Serepisos, please
Generic speech does women no favours
Kiwis accused of teaching Christianity to Muslims
A sign of success for the Wellywood hills
Editorial: Stop the slaughter any way that works
Should a Wellywood sign be erected in Miramar?
