From bin to box plant: the journey of a recycled newspaper
Every day, up to 38,000 copies of The Dominion Post are read and thrown away. But what happens after that? Follow a newspaper from bin to new life.
Wellington City Missioner wants to 'take the beautiful and make it better'
“I’m just having fun every day and I feel really privileged that I can make a difference and create hope for the future," Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says.
Young actor on the up with Circa season
Lily Harper brings her life experience to the role of a young woman with Down syndrome moving out of home.
Retraction and apology to Campbell Barry and Jo Miller
On 5 September 2020, Stuff published stories headlined “Controversy over Barry's land purchase” and “The battle over a Hutt paradise”. The stories have been removed from our online platforms and we apologise for any distress or embarrassment our publication of them may have caused.
New Central Pulse coach avoiding the term 'three-peat' in quest for title No. 3
Gail Parata is aiming high in her first season at the helm of the two-time defending ANZ Premiership champions – just don’t mention the word “three-peat”.
Increased fines for cellphone use 'no silver bullet' for road safety
Fines alone will not change driver behaviour, the AA says.
Parole hearings soon for pair from Hutt killing
Victim's family gasped as Damelza Hohipa was sentenced to three years and four months' jail after stabbing Davis Colin Phillips, 56.
National MP Chris Bishop calls for second access road to Wainuiomata
Bishop has started a petition lobbying Hutt City Council to prioritise the long talked about road, which he says will help to solve Lower Hutt's housing shortage crisis.
Have schools forsaken Shakespeare? No, The Bard isn't vanishing into thin air
If you've ever been sent on a wild goose chase, had to be cruel to be kind or haven’t slept a wink, Shakespeare's work has influenced your language.
Tawa house fire extinguished, fire investigator on site
Flames could be seen across Tawa after a house fire broke out on Friday afternoon.
Half of NZ's polytech CEOs have quit as mega-merger 'takes its toll'
Eight bosses have resigned since the 16 institutions were merged a year ago, one former chief executive warns more will follow.
Miscarriage bereavement leave hoped to lift "taboo" around pregnancy loss
New Zealand made waves when it became one of the few countries to legalise paid leave following a miscarriage, but for one woman the law change came too late.
Motorists advised to avoid Remutaka hill road
Congestion is heavy as a broken down truck is blocking traffic in both directions on State Highway 2.
Wellington has the lowest housing stock in the country, says new data
If the Wellington housing market were a shop there would only be enough stock for the next six weeks. "All we want is a house with sunlight," says one first-home buyer.
Report suggested removing problem buildings at mould-hit school
A 2016 report suggesting the demolition of a Hutt Valley High School building where toxic mould was found a fortnight ago "was ignored by MInistry”.
Art history's getting exciting again
Forget the backstage dramas in Wellington’s museums just for a moment: let’s celebrate art history getting exciting again, writes Mark Amery
Hapū locked out of their own land
Māori were unable to gain access to their own land at Lake Koputara for years.
Here's what my 'cheap' CBD apartment can tell us about housing
OPINION: We moved from Wellington and were surprised at the cost of renting in Auckland. More parts of the country should start looking up for their property solutions.
Love on the dance floor at Boogie Wonderland
Diana Goh was visiting Wellington for the weekend when she felt chef Pierre Fenoux's eyes on her.
Wellington has the lowest housing stock in the country, says new data
If the Wellington housing market were a shop there would only be enough stock for the next six weeks. "All we want is a house with sunlight," says one first-home buyer.
More confusion over Wellington Airport seawall funding?
Wellington Airport tells city councillors it ideally wanted a $76 million 'grant' to rebuild its seawall, after councillors scrap 'loan' for the project.
No new pokie machines in Wellington
Wellington City Council voted to institute a ‘sinking lid’ policy for pokie machines on Thursday.
Vaccine rollout gets much clearer, the border does not
OPINION: The politics of Covid is rapidly splitting into border competence v the jab strategy.
Covid-19: Trans-Tasman bubble won't fix everything
EDITORIAL: But it's an important milestone nonetheless.
Why hurt people tend to hurt others
OPINION: Here's the reason Māori are over-represented among victims of crime.
Time to smoke the cannabis poll
OPINION: Let's have another crack at drug reform through a revamp of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The royal funeral that didn't happen
SATIRE: Oprah, Piers Morgan and a 312-gun salute by an anti-aircraft battery. None of it happened sadly.
Art history's getting exciting again
Forget the backstage dramas in Wellington’s museums just for a moment: let’s celebrate art history getting exciting again, writes Mark Amery
James Ioelu - the voice
Opera singer James Ioelu's London life has been put on hold while Covid keeps him, quite happily, in Aotearoa.
Major restructure proposal for Wellington cultural institutions
A major restructure proposal at Wellington Museums Trust has blindsided senior staff and caused concern among the capital’s arts sector.
Arts listings in the Wellington region from April 16-17
There's all sorts of music happening this weekend - from Bach to Queen.
Museums Aotearoa board abruptly resigns
The entire board of Museums Aotearoa has abruptly quit after concerns about its governance and management.
From bin to box plant: the journey of a recycled newspaper
Every day, up to 38,000 copies of The Dominion Post are read and thrown away. But what happens after that? Follow a newspaper from bin to new life.
Art history's getting exciting again
Forget the backstage dramas in Wellington’s museums just for a moment: let’s celebrate art history getting exciting again, writes Mark Amery
Love on the dance floor at Boogie Wonderland
Diana Goh was visiting Wellington for the weekend when she felt chef Pierre Fenoux's eyes on her.
High-density housing the key to environmentally friendly growth
Wellington has been singled out in a Government report as being naturally limited in space; to save the environment, it seems the only way forward is up.
Arts listings in the Wellington region from April 16-17
There's all sorts of music happening this weekend - from Bach to Queen.
From Budapest to Oriental Bay, Olympic medal prospect's novel Tokyo buildup
After swimming the world's second-fastest 400m medley time this year, Lewis Clareburt will lie low and duel with his capital clubmates.
New Central Pulse coach avoiding the term 'three-peat' in quest for title No. 3
Gail Parata is aiming high in her first season at the helm of the two-time defending ANZ Premiership champions – just don’t mention the word “three-peat”.
Deputy PM takes on former world champion Dame Devoy on the squash court
Drinking water from a wine glass after the game, Grant Robertson wouldn't be drawn on the final score, but acknowledged he lost "by a lot".
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea headlines trio of Hurricanes re-signings
Julian Savea is on track to become the most capped Hurricanes player of all-time after signing a new two-year contract with his hometown Super Rugby club.
Phoenix coach wants to keep teens grounded after combining for late goal
He’s shown he can leap high and score with his head but Ufuk Talay wants Ben Waine to keep his feet firmly on the ground – and the same goes for another rising star.
Boutique hotel a rare opportunity to invest in a top destination.
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