Silver for NZ hip-hop crew
Out of 26 countries, a local hip-hop crew is bringing home silver from the World Hip Hop Unite Dance Championship.
'Asset recycling' on Foster's agenda
Selling shares in airport discussed with Wellington City councillors as they prepare to be sworn in.
Councillor rouses discussion on sleeper trains
First Thomas Nash wants to fix Wellington's buses, then he wants to reinstate the overnight sleeper train between Wellington and Auckland.
Wellington vote recount 'likely'
Tentatively-ousted Justin Lester says he will likely ask for a recount after losing the Wellington mayoralty by 62 votes.
Wild weather helps boosts trust in scientists
Many people sceptical of climate change are that way because they "don't like the consequences".
A house divided over ABs vs Ireland
"I think we have the wood on New Zealand," says John O'Toole. His wife disagrees.
Katherine Mansfield House reopens
It's the Thorndon birthplace and first home of our most famous and best-loved writer.
Lester weighs cost of a recount
Commentators are divided over whether a recount is worth the political capital.
'Appears' girl killed in raid
Defence chief accepts three-year-old appears to have been killed in SAS-led raid, after years of denials.
$100,000 on ABs to win
A confident punter has placed a whopping $100,000 on an All Blacks win over Ireland.
Jamie Oliver's loss, events space gained
Public Trust Hall was meant to be a restaurant. Now, it is a venue for hire.
Threat on ferry false alarm
Interislander ferry Kaitaki was sent back to shore following reports of an "item of concern" on-board.
'Evil' killer gets life
What the killer is hiding: Experts suspicious Joseph William Borton yet to admit the extent of his sexual fantasy life.
Early problem for capital's new mayor
Wellington mayor Andy Foster wants to expedite the Mt Victoria tunnel project, but most of his councillors don't.
Report into spending released
Mike Tana had previously refused to release the report, but had maintained its findings cleared him.
Can Foster wrangle the Left?
Wellington voted in a young, left-leaning council and a centre-right mayor. It is now up to Andy Foster to wrangle them.
Wellington's winds of change
ANALYSIS: Three cities, three new mayors. What will the changing of the guard bring and how did we get here?
Young Wellington councillors' first week
Lots of coffee, meetings and a lot of reading are what Teri O'Neill and Tamatha Paul have been up to during their first week as councillors.
Small steps to save hall
Concerned Foxton residents agreed to set up a committee that will find out the "facts and figures" about their local hall.
McDonald's puts a stop to Mac Burglar
Wellington bar told to stop using McDonald's-esque words and take down Hamburglar-inspired video.
Property hijack denied
High-rise "corporate crash pad" developer accused of upmarket suburb mortgage scam says it's not fraud.
Overseas appointees don't represent us
OPINION: People in our top jobs need to have an emotional stake in New Zealand.
A green way to invest
A New Zealand property company is looking for investors to support the "greening" of its properties.
Abusive director must pay costs - court
Company director's conduct was nothing short of abusive, judge says.
Will Faafoi save the media?
OPINION: Our media is in a crisis. But Kris Faafoi would need the public onside to truly save it.
All Blacks loss wouldn't be too bad
OPINION: We may be the best team, but the rest of the world is quickly catching up. And that's a good thing.
What happened to 'they are us?'
OPINION: How long do you have to live here before you can "represent New Zealanders"?
Flashy? We're just following you
OPINION: Millennials are supposedly spoilt brats. But the trend was set long before us.
Why Syria pullout is a disaster
OPINION: We should all care, because Trump's decision will lead to a resurgent Isis, and more bloodshed.
Spine-tingling sounds from Orchestra Wellington
Great confidence in performance of American 20th century modern Romantics.
'Ugly' Kiwi machine gun a rare find
A rare example of Kiwi wartime ingenuity will go on public display after spending decades hidden away in a safe.
Uncovering the secrets of wine
A wine masterclass was meant to give me an insight on wine - did it help?
Jamie Oliver's loss, events space gained
Public Trust Hall was meant to be a restaurant. Now, it is a venue for hire.
NZ Fest curator brings her works over
The multi-faceted artist 'jumped' at the chance to curate the biennial event.
The ideal Te Papa boss
The museum needs a new chief executive. But what qualities should it be looking for?
'Beekeeping is a thinking person's game'
Eva Durrant took up beekeeping when she retired. Her bees make 90kg of honey a year.
Life and love in a caravan
US native Bree Graczyk and Swiss-born Marisa Schuler are fans of tiny houses, sharing life and love in a 13sqm caravan.
Uncovering the secrets of wine
A wine masterclass was meant to give me an insight on wine - did it help?
Jamie Oliver's loss, events space gained
Public Trust Hall was meant to be a restaurant. Now, it is a venue for hire.
Final execution costs Phoenix
The introduction of marquee striker Gary Hooper cannot come soon enough.
Recap: Wellington v Canterbury
Lions books spot in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final against Tasman with 30-19 win at Westpac Stadium.
Recap: Hawke’s Bay v Otago
Magpies secure spot in Championship final with thrilling overtime win over Otago in Napier.
Phoenix have inside knowledge on opposition
Ufuk Talay believes his season with Sydney FC gives the Phoenix an advantage ahead of their showdown with the champions.
From NZ to Bayern Munich
Kiwi football star Sarpreet Singh still on cloud nine four months after joining German giants Bayern Munich.
World-renowned brand and Kiwi flair shake up NZ property market.
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