The Wellingtonian

Talia Morrison

Photographer's breakthrough

Wellington 20-year- old Taliah Morrison proved a sensation at the Photographic Society of New Zealand convention this month.

Adult student numbers plunge

Night class cuts bite

Wellington schools offering night classes are clinging to their depleted programmes despite dramatic drops in enrolment since government funding was slashed in 2010.

Grave mess cleaned up

MEGAN HUNT - The Wellingtonian

A long overdue cleanup of Karori Cemetery is under way after complaints that some sections are so overgrown they look like a setting from a horror film.

Tinakori Rd's illustrious history

ADRIANA WEBER - The Wellingtonian

Tinakori Rd Tinakori Rd was once a grand thoroughfare, home to some of New Zealand's most distinguished politicians, writers, poets and artists.

Poneke in the game for 130 years

LAURA KAVANAGH - The Wellingtonian

One of the city's oldest sports clubs, Poneke Football Club, is celebrating 130 years on the rugby pitch.

Let's salute graduates

Victoria University graduation University students are celebrating this month and good on them.

Waihi decision needs scrutiny

The Waihi mine decision has been buried almost entirely by the Aaron Gilmore stampede.

Letter: Find solutions

PM's comments way out of line

Film stars to walk flax mats

Shopping film Forget the red carpet, organisers are rolling out flax woven mats for the New Zealand premiere of Kapiti film Shopping .

Meet the opera's backstage star

Life backstage of the New Zealand Opera's Madame Butterfly has been made easier by the presence of one man, Luca Manghi.

The Bard as a comic

Film Review: Spring Breakers

Making music in old town halls

For many people, the words ''old hall'' conjure up images of white elephant stalls and grandma's bake sale. 

Ten years of good Mojo

Mojo coffee Wellington has bad coffee to thank for kick-starting one of its favourite coffee brands.

Fine dining with a wallop

The decision to dine White House wasn't made lightly because the it is well known as one of Wellington's most expensive restaurants.

Cooking in te reo

Recipe: San Choy Bau

Library lives up to expectations

The Library has become known for its cocktails and its sweet dessert deal on Tuesdays.

One click for history

Liu Heng Shine Liu Heung Shing's story about Mikhail Gorbachev was the show-stopper at last weekend's Photographic Society of New Zealand convention.

Abel Smith St's eclectic offerings

Abel Smith St is a curious mix of old and new.

From criminals to spies

Richard Reid's life in sport

Money man chooses capital

Harbour Asset Management director Andrew Bascand talks about KiwiSaver, wine-making and the economic vibe in Wellington.

Omens good for Crazyman

Crazyman The weather gods seem to be smiling on this year's Crazyman.

Ultimate invite to the US

Wadestown ultimate frisbee local legend Aaron Neal has proved himself a world-class player after being accepted as the only "foreign standout" in the upcoming American NexGen tour.

Umpires need to be tougher

Bullseye for Charlotte

1929 memories still strong

The last time Kelburn resident Tom Larkin, 95, and Levin man Tom Pritchard, 96 met was at the Basin Reserve in 1929.

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