The Wellingtonian
Deirdre Tarrant to leave Footnote
NATASHA JUDSON - The Wellingtonian
After a lifetime devoted to New Zealand dance, Deirdre Tarrant is retiring as director of Footnote Dance, which is situated in Cuba St.Dirty, sleazy, crazy prostitution
Behind the scenes of Wellington's sex industry
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
The woman behind a Fringe Festival play reveals why she became a prostitute.Get ready for Homegrown
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The Wellingtonian has tickets to give away to this weekend's sold out Homegrown music festival.Home and Away star joins Wellington dance school
A Home and Away television star is the newest addition to a Wellington dance school.
Still teaching yoga at 87
'Good genes' and exercise have kept 87-year-old Seatoun yoga teacher Tania Dyett fit and flexible after 35 years of yoga.
The ultimate maths challenge
NATASHA JUDSON - The Wellingtonian
Two 15-year-old Wellington students are hoping to turn 12 into six.City road toll doubles
REBECCA THOMSON - The Wellingtonian
The number of road fatalities doubled in Wellington city last year.
Tin Tin working for charity at car show
Tin Tin and Snowy put in an appearance at the Rotary Club's Classic Car Show on Sunday.
Berhampore kids' swing set stolen
Berhampore Kindergarten pupils are upset their playground equipment has been stolen.
Nurse's high hopes
A Wellington nurse will scale new heights to celebrate a birthday milestone and raise money for charity.
Wellingtonian Interview: Gareth Morgan
JOSEPH ROMANOS - The Wellingtonian
Financial consultant, philanthropist and adventurer Gareth Morgantalks about the early days of Trade Me, being shot at in Africa, and owning the Phoenix.
Miramar festival planned
The first Peninsula in the Park festival in Miramar is in the works, and it will not be your usual hot dogs and bric-a-brac.
Sevens weekend kicks off with parade
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Thousands of people lined the streets of central Wellington for the Sevens Parade of Nations today.WCC in fine working order?
Mayor happy with council's performace
Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown is so happy with the way things are running she has no plans to undertake councillor appraisals.
Survey work on Mt Vic tunnel under way
Work to determine ground conditions above the Mt Victoria tunnel is well under way.
Mayor waiting to meet Brownlee
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown is still struggling to meet the transport minister, despite saying several months ago she hoped to do so before Christmas.Houghton Bay roadworks grind on
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Houghton Bay's coast road and the retaining wall alongside are still being strengthened.Mission Antarctica
All set for the great trek south
Victor Anderlini is one of 50 Wellingtonians heading to Antarctica for the adventure of a lifetime.
Nail polish was the winner on the day
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
It's not often big decisions are made based on nail polish.ACE cuts force teacher to work from home
KATIE MCALISTER - The Wellingtonian
Frances Cherry is teaching her writing classes in her Kilbirnie home because of the impact of the Adult Community Education funding cuts.Leading sports writer honoured
JOSEPH ROMANOS - The Wellingtonian
One of Wellington's most distinguished sports journalists is to be honoured with an annual prize for Massey University's graduate journalism students.Water meters for Wellington?
Water meters could be mandatory for commercial users under a proposed bylaw.
A really good page-turner
REBECCA THOMSON - The Wellingtonian
Dr Who screenwriter Robert Shearman is coming to Wellington for Writers and Readers Week in March.Southgate roads resealed ... again
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Some roads in Southgate are being resealed, again.A plea for Wellington City Council to go paperless
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John Morrison wants Wellington City Council to lead the way by going paperless.10k prize in Sevens costume comp
Wellington's, if not New Zealand's, biggest costume party takes place next week with the Wellington Sevens, and the stakes for costuming just got a little higher.
New Churton Park school opens
REBECCA THOMSON - The Wellingtonian
Fynn and Ella Jones-Rawstorne will be among 60 childen on the roll at Amesbury School when it opens this week.WFA to take over Wairarapa service
Ambulance rides will be free for those in the Wairarapa when a new service starts up.
Ah, Victory at last!
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Miramar resident Roger Meecham has finally fulfilled a 25-year-old promise.Swim coach's plan to beat drowning stats
KATIE MCALISTER - The Wellingtonian
A Wellington swimming expert has set up a website he hopes will improve New Zealand's drowning statistics.Science winner to share wealth
KATIE MCALISTER - The Wellingtonian
The winner of one of New Zealand's national science awards says most of the prizemoney will go towards funding a PhD student, or several masters students.Reporting from the street
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Even in retirement, Terry Brown gets to keep his job title of reporter.Wellingtonian helps fight cancer
KATIE MCALISTER - The Wellingtonian
Wellington plastic surgeon Professor Swee Tan and his team are planning to set up a laboratory for strawberry birthmark and cancer research at Victoria University this year.Wellington donations sent to Australia
Company charges charities hefty fee
Some Wellington charity supporters may be surprised to learn how much of their donations end up in private Australian hands.
Derby ready for Ribble St races
Speed demons will take to one of Island Bay's steepest streets next month.
Quake-proofing Karori Tunnel: Expect delays
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Karori tunnel is being upgraded.How Wellington streets got their names
What are the most popular street names in Wellington, and how were the odd ones named?
Wellingtonian Interview: Andrew Durante
JOSEPH ROMANOS - The Wellingtonian
Phoenix captain and central defender Andrew Durante talks about the Yellow Fever, his view of Wellington and the Terry Serepisos saga.Wellingtonian editorial: 'Top spot' list misleading
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OPINION: Astounding news. A national accommodation company, Wotif, has deduced that Auckland is the most popular New Zealand destination, ahead of Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch.
Being deaf no handicap
Mojo Mathers became New Zealand's first deaf MP last November. Katie McAlister talks to another person who has not let being deaf prevent her from doing her job.
Bowls and chess on ice
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Most people associate curling with areas that get large amounts of snow, but Peter de Boer, from sun-baked Wellington, is the skip of the New Zealand team.Run away to the circus in Newtown
REBECCA THOMSON - The Wellingtonian
Those wanting to run off and join the circus have a new space to fly through the air in.Honours flood in for Wellingtonians
JOSEPH ROMANOS - The Wellingtonian
Wellingtonians fared exceptionally well in the 2012 New Year honours.Devotion to music noted
JOSEPH ROMANOS - The Wellingtonian
Kelburn resident Peter Walls' lifetime love affair with music was recognised when he was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 New Year honours.Why dressing from the feet up is so appealing
EMMA BEER - The Wellingtonian
Shoe enthusiast Emma Beer ponders the attraction of heels to women, and asks why men just don't get it.Wellington-Asia airlink one step closer
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Wellingtonians seem excited about the prospect of being more connected with Asia.Bright spark scores winning goal
REBECCA THOMSON - The Wellingtonian
Noah Mirkin has scored the winning goal with his rugby ball invention.Search for missing yachtie to be reviewed
Police name woman killed in Kapiti crash
Forty jobs to go as Petone plant closes
Cyclist: Don't fine us, fix the road
Young dad who died in crash was speeding
Yacht club wants $8.7m for Clyde Quay upgrade
Hutt Valley teacher quits amid sex abuse report