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Which of the three options for Wellington's public transport spine would you prefer?

Light rail - it's worth the investment

Bus priority - more bus lanes would be great

Bus rapid transit - bring on bigger buses and more bus lanes

All of the above, let's go crazy

I don't use public transport

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ANZ firm as punters gear up for fees fight

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anz A David and Goliath battle is shaping up between ANZ Bank and thousands of its customers.

Investor taps into Tuatara Brewery

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Ambulance appeals to small businesses

Diana Crossan Wellington's $20 million-a-year free ambulance service is flashing its lights at thousands of local businesses in the hopes of attracting $200 sponsorships.

Bigger audience for WotWots

Wotwot Children's television series The WotWots, made by Wellington company Pukeko Pictures, continues to increase its international exposure.

'Sharklets' to bite Air NZ's fuel bill

Air NZ Air New Zealand is hoping a new "Sharklet" device will help the company wing its way to greater fuel savings and efficiency by 2015.

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The heart is where the homeware is

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Hammering home the message

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Sea life rocks

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Building character

Expert renovation

Cost of Wellington housing soars

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Exchange Hotel to be demolished

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Quake-prone policy to date

Owners of commercial buildings in Wellington will be eager to see what the Government's new policy holds on potentially earthquake-prone buildings.

Soil makes way for new Spry pools

Service station expected to sell for less

Housing NZ to enhance properties

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Why the US loves red Ken

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Apple growers get the pip

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The art of once-a-day milking

Farmers get red pens ready for drought-hit accounts

Farming: full of strategy

A Wairarapa farmer has spent more than 20 years showing Wellington bureaucrats that farmers aren't dimwits.