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Sun shines on concert

Classical music lovers enchanted by show

The Governor General was a bit dubious about hosting an orchestra and thousands of guests on his front lawn today.
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Wgtn quake risk tested

A massive earthquake in Wellington has long been the Earthquake Commission's worst nightmare.

Hurricanes thumped in the heartland

Kieran Read The Crusaders have beaten the Hurricanes 19-8 in the annual pre-season match played in a Mangatainoka farmer's paddock.

Skaters shred in Wellington

Some of the best skaters in the world revealed their top moves as they competed against each other on the waterfront.

Police access suspects' Facebook

Police investigating a Wellington murder enlisted the the US Government to order Facebook to hand over pages of suspects.

Nudes may occupy Civic Square

Wellington's Civic Square may be occupied again - this time by dozens of nude bodies.

Hawke's Bay crash victim named

Police Police have named the man who died in a head on collision in Hawke's Bay today.

Manawatu Gorge progress pleases

Fine weather has helped progress in clearing the Manawatu Gorge slip.

Woman rues not hitting thief with stick

Old trains out perform Matangi

Lloyd Morrison

Morrison: Leader of the pack

Even in his last days, Lloyd Morrison insisted on walking seven flights of stairs for cancer treatment.

Government may take control of 111 calls

Fire The Government will consider setting up a dedicated government agency to run the 111 emergency call system, following a review of the system.

'Clown' comment went too far

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has apologised for calling Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker a clown – but not for anything else.

Halt oil exploration, Govt urged

$1m jump in MPs' travel spending

PART-TIME JOB: New Children's Commissioner Russell Wills.

Call to share info on children

Russell Wills is calling for laws to allow services caring for vulnerable children to share information without requiring consent.

Wellington's waterfront is a gem

Wellington Waterfront Wellington's waterfront has to evolve or die.

Family reunions - who pays?

What Businessman Johni Rutene and Tariana Turia have not explained is why taxpayers should pay for what NZ First leader Winston Peters has described as a "family reunion".

Trade talks are vital

Sorry Britain, to have offended you

Lyall Bay Strap

No fighting or aggro at Lyall Bay

I spent several hours of my Waitangi Day at Lyall Bay Beach; There weren't a lot of foreshore and seabed issues.

December figures flat

No vacancy Guest nights in the capital were almost flat in December, as its accommodation sector experienced a lull in domestic traffic over Christmas.

Capital high-flyer gets $3m for shares

Wellington businessman Rod Drury has sold a stake in his high-profile tech firm for $3 million.

Strathmore townhouses on market

Managed energy use cuts costs

Lumley House

Firm pays $20m for office block

The new owner of Lumley House is listed Singaporean company Grand Central.

Salient mag breeds ruling elite

Salient Mag Victoria University's Salient magazine proves even student radicals eventually enter the mainstream.

Regifting is not just ok, it's great

It's smart to regift in these straitened economic times. But at times nothing will do, but flowers.

Chapel bracing work begins

Getting over your heartbreak

Visalak Shi

Hare Krishnas gather in capital

Chris Townsend thought Hare Krishna devotees were "weird" with their shaved heads, monk outfits, and singing in the streets.

The feel of a long-lost classic

The Artist  The artist is Michel Hazanavicius' love letter to the films and the people who he say's inspired him to become a film-maker.

Film review: Safehouse

Safehouse wears its influences and its ambitions loud and proud.

Talent hunting at Fringe

Home and Away star joins local dance school

Emma Giesen

The woman behind the fringe

Emma Giesen, an unknown in the the world of Wellington arts, has taken over the production of a beloved event, the NZ Fringe Festival. Diana Dekker asks where she popped up from.

Critics coming round to changes

Danny Hay, Harry Ngata and Kevin Fallon Once a staunch critic, Danny Hay now believes the Wellington Phoenix have the wherewithal to win the A-League.

Easy does it for Ryder's return

Jesse Ryder and New Zealand Cricket's medical staff have vowed to exercise caution over his international comeback, making him an unlikely starter for the one-day series against South Africa.

Get runs, stop theirs to win ODIs

Cameron set for NBL business

Mark Paston

Nix want stadium to roar at Roar

It's not quite football fever, but there's certainly a buzz of sorts surrounding tomorrow's big A-League clash between the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar at Westpac Stadium.

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