Wellington today: Nelson and Wellington tie for the lowest carbon footprint, trams or a bendy bus
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Road through spur new solution to open up possible development land for 1500 homes
1:31 PM A controversial proposal to open up space for 1500 new homes in Upper Hutt’s southern hills has been axed as the council and developers examine a new solution.
Nelson, Wellington residents take the crown as the greenest
12:14 PM But one region's emission tally is falling, while the other's is on the rise.
Reduced speed limits introduced for SH51 between Napier and Hastings
Not everyone is impressed by the changes, with the Hastings mayor saying the Waipatu community has been let down.
No home but free - millennial chooses van over 'rat race'
Nope Sisters clothing founder says her van is nicer than any Wellington flat she has ever lived in.
A happy ending that's for the birds, and for me
OPINION: So when the birds returned some weeks ago from wherever they spent the winter, I took the hard decision to evict them.
'When will we allow people the care they need in all areas of their lives'
OPINION: 'I long to sit with the family of my two dying church members and offer them comfort and hope in the darkness.'
Colour psychology and Covid-19
As more people work from home, they are being urged to reconsider how colours affect their moods and behaviours.
Delta-related losses for Aotearoa's cultural sectors total $466m
The Government’s decided to bring forward a $37.5m lifeline for arts and culture.
How I write: Victor Rodger
Best known as a playwright, Victor Rodger has contributed to new poetry anthology "Skinny Dip".
The Pickle Pot Be-In Festival: An event organised for young people that's putting Kāpiti on the map
Kāpiti may be seen as a "retirement mecca" but there's a strong youth movement - one that has led rangatahi to organise their own local festival which is by young people for youth.
My Wellington: 'When I see the city, I feel a sense of calm'
Vanisa Dhiru moved to Wellington to attend university, and she's never looked back. A champion of diversity and equality, she says her biggest hope is for the capital to be a peaceful, multicultural society.
Football programme aims to create community and remove barriers
Teenage brothers Yasin and Abdirizak Mohamed love football and a programme they are part of is using the sport to help them build more community connections and to play more football.
Kiwi teen signs pro football deal with Fulham
Freekick specialist Matt Dibley-Dias was born in the Hutt Valley, but dreams of playing for Brazil.
Steven Taylor might have played on with longer-term Wellington Phoenix contract
The Phoenix’s refusal to offer retiring captain Steven Taylor a two-year deal at the end of last season played a part in his decision to walk away from the game completely.
Hawke's Bay claim first away win over Wellington in 44 years
Magpies swoop on sloppy Lions to jump to second on the premiership ladder.
The Black Fern who was scared about playing rugby as a kid
"I would come home crying and tell mum I didn't want to play any more": the Wellington No 8 didn't always love the game when first playing with her sister in a team full of boys.
'Eat noodles while you finish your degree'
Advocates say Wellington's overpriced rental market leaves students with few options. Is a weekly universal education income payment the solution?
Wellington Airport accepts panel's recommendation in bid to expand
Another box ticked, another step forward. Residents have until October 15 to appeal the decision, which would land the issue in the Environment Court.
Mouldy Aunt Betty Yorkshire puddings put a dampener on man's roast dinner
A Lower Hutt man had a nasty surprise when he went to put the finishing touches on his roast meal on Sunday night.
Housing crisis looks to claim another scalp: the video games industry
It could be a billion dollar industry by 2025 — unless a brutal housing crisis intervenes.
Trans-Tasman three-a-side judging
Halifax funds cases that raise the same issues on both sides of the Tasman have a joint online hearing.
Colour psychology and Covid-19
As more people work from home, they are being urged to reconsider how colours affect their moods and behaviours.
A happy ending that's for the birds, and for me
OPINION: So when the birds returned some weeks ago from wherever they spent the winter, I took the hard decision to evict them.
PNG transfers vaccines from NZ to avoid wastage
New Zealand donated 146,000 vaccines to Papua New Guinea, but widespread issues meant 30,000 had to be sent offshore, or risk going in the bin.
UK-NZ trade deal issues persist
Trade Minister Damien O’Connor will fly to Europe on Thursday in a bid to resolve difficulties with both the UK and EU free trade negotiations.
Cartel aims for 'national burrito domination'
Customers are voting with their wallets as they snap up made-in-Martinborough burritos from supermarket freezers.
Delta-related losses for Aotearoa's cultural sectors total $466m
The Government’s decided to bring forward a $37.5m lifeline for arts and culture.
How I write: Victor Rodger
Best known as a playwright, Victor Rodger has contributed to new poetry anthology "Skinny Dip".
Football programme aims to create community and remove barriers
Teenage brothers Yasin and Abdirizak Mohamed love football and a programme they are part of is using the sport to help them build more community connections and to play more football.
Opposition plans to get out of Covid will reveal a divided New Zealand
ANALYSIS: Finally, National and ACT are providing intellectual competition to the Government's overall Covid strategy. But reopening plans also carry political risks.
More than 31,000 Kiwis queue for MIQ vouchers, 6000 secure spots
More than 31,000 Kiwis were vying for an MIQ spot but in the end, 6231 secured their travel home. The majority of lucky Kiwis were in Australia, with 1629 snapping up a voucher.
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