"A cross between a celestial being and something from Game of Thrones": Ardern describes her new Backbencher puppet
8:31 PM Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, National Party leader Judith Collins, Act Party leader David Seymour and Green MP Chloe Swarbrick are all immortalised by their new puppets at the Wellington pub across the road from Parliament.
Wellington today, June 22: Why Wellington is so windy, airport gets credit agency tick, and proposal to extend paid-parking hours
Here's the latest on what's happening in the capital today.
Big job for Tokomaru Bay's only cop during weekend floods
On his day off, Toa Saulala was out in the rain clearing roads and delivering food packages.
Welington bus drivers to vote on new pay deal
A new pay offer could mean Wellington avoids a second bus driver strike and further commuter disruption.
That's how he rolls: The 13-year-old who is NZ's open men's tenpin bowling champion
Ben Pettit has had a bowling ball in his hands since he was three, and 10 years later he's on a roll –bowling adults over.
City ute owners are an oppressed minority
OPINION: As an indispensable part of cycling the humble ute is a leader in the fight against climate change.
NZ should adopt Scottish alcohol harm strategy
OPINION: "Price rises won’t penalise responsible drinkers. But will reduce alcohol sales, consumption – and damage."
Kia Mau Festival: Collaboration and cohesiveness shine in raw TINĀ
The dance work is a glimpse into concepts around motherhood and what it means to be a teine toa.
Creative pairings celebrate Atamira's pioneers in Te Wheke
Each solo sparkles like a jewel amidst the vibrant and multi layered sound and visual scape.
Arts events around the Wellington region - June 21-24
Here's what's happening around the Wellington region's arts and cultural scene this week.
Life and death with Casketeers Francis and Kaiora Tipene
The couple behind The Casketeers open up about how they cope, and the horrors of Covid-19.
Te Hīkoi Toi: Surrealism in a surreal world
Mark Amery visits a new memorial and a major international show demonstrating the power of art in the face of discrimination
Otere Black cherishing final run with Māori All Blacks before heading to Japan
The departing Blues first-five is savouring every last moment with the Māori All Blacks as he prepares to bid farewell to New Zealand rugby at the end of the year.
Māori All Blacks forced to make late change
Rameka Poihipi has replaced Chiefs team-mate Quinn Tupaea in the Māori All Blacks squad for their two-game series against Samoa.
That's how he rolls: The 13-year-old who is NZ's open men's tenpin bowling champion
Ben Pettit has had a bowling ball in his hands since he was three, and 10 years later he's on a roll –bowling adults over.
Not guilty plea to charge of sideline assault
A 34-year-old man made the plea following the hospitalisation of another man in Lower Hutt in April.
Hawks deliver statement win over Saints
In a rematch of the 2019 NBL final, Hawks show their title credentials holding off the Saints for confidence-boosting win.
PMG to purchase Bethlehem Town Centre
Bay of Plenty acquisition gives New Zealand investors an opportunity
Nelson-Tasman’s commercial property fundamentals leverage strong regional economy
Strong primary and knowledge economy gives region a boost
Salvaged food and salvation: Francis Stewart's journey
A spiritual journey — from homelessness, to helping the homeless — with many pit stops in between.
All Black TJ Perenara, chocolate maker Whittaker among new inductees to Porirua Hall of Fame
Most-capped Hurricane of all time and chocolate company founder to join Black Grace choreographer, and theatre founder in Hall of Fame at Te Rauparaha Arena.
Further hit for Wellington motorists as paid parking hours set to be extended
The extension to metered parking hours would come alongside proposed increased hourly rates, a possible congestion charge, and a car-free Golden Mile.
Four tenants left with a plastic bag of belongings after 'devastating' fire
Anna Wilkes was in the shower when she heard a thumping on the door and her flatmate yelling about a fire.
Crooner album blends classic 50s jazz cool with Kiwi influences
Greytown singer Steve Carlin pulled in some of Wellington's best jazz talent to produce unique jazz album.
Covid-19: Teenagers could be vaccinated before end of the year
Medsafe has approved the vaccine for use in children as young as 12, while Pfizer is testing its vaccine on children under 12.
Hutt Valley High School students back to in-person learning
Students will return to face-to-face learning at Hutt Valley High School, after black mould disrupted their learning
'That whole road was just a river': Heavy rain leaves big clean up in its wake
Tokomaru Bay residents are mopping up after the downpour left homes knee-deep in silt. But Metservice is forecasting "brighter days ahead."
'Sugar daddy' not guilty of rape but guilty of other charges
Name suppression ends for former long-distance truck driver, Dion Lance McKenzie.
More than 150 Wellington buses cancelled
The network operator, Metlink, put the cancellations down to driver illness as well as the ongoing driver shortage.
Wellington today: Wet weather and winds whip around the region, Ngāti Toa buys Porirua townhouses
Here's the latest on what's happening in the capital today.
School closed after East Coast flooding
The community of Tokomaru Bay is meeting to assess damage caused by Sunday's flooding.
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