Pride in disabilities grows
Disability pride is on this week in Wellington, and organisers hope it will be a national event by 2020.
Search for missing snorkeller
The 33-year-old got into trouble off the Makarori Coast on Sunday afternoon.
Transgender 'kuia' to join NZ portraits
A portrait of Carmen Rupe will be the first image of an out transgender person to join the NZ Portrait Gallery's collection.
History curriculum a mammoth task
Government faces mammoth task with just two years to debate and implement a compulsory New Zealand history curriculum.
Life as a rugby dissident
OPINION: For the silent minority the days ahead will be our own endurance test.
Meet your WCC Southern ward candidates
We take a look at Southern ward candidates in Wellington city and ask them what they'll do about roads.
'I was a new journalist'
This year, for the first time, I used te reo Māori as my first language for my job.
Wet house didn't happen
Building New Zealand's first wet house in Wellington was a signature policy of Justin Lester's, but it didn't happen.
Third pop-up library for city
A third pop-up library location – the biggest of three – is set to open in Wellington's central city "early next year" in a previously earthquake-prone building.
Vintage plane expert goes down
Pilot Eugene DeMarco had unique flying skills but crashed in a courtroom.
$10,000 homes on million-dollar land
Find out the Wellington suburbs where land value sometimes overwhelmingly eclipses the value of the homes that sit on it.
Wellington Water fined $67,500
A "cascade of errors" has led to Wellington Water being fined $67,500 for an illegal discharge.
Filmmaker's former flyer convicted
A jury found Sir Peter Jackson's Vintage Aviator company's former production manager and pilot guilty.
Sports ground in housing plan
With candidates suggesting golf courses and spots opposite dying malls to alleviate Wellington's housing crisis, a sub-par sports ground is next on the list.
Farmer morale at 'all-time low'
A young farmer's voice starts to crack when he talks about the pressure the sector is feeling.
Hate messages on hoardings
Local politicians have been united in condemning the incident, saying such racism must never be tolerated.
Name recognition 'paramount'
The candidates all have big smiles and bigger promises. So what's in a name when deciding your vote?
Thieves target candidate cutouts
Brady Dyer was probably at every good party in Lower Hutt on Saturday night.
Weta Digital staff query request
Weta Digital suggested workers support the launch of a mayoral candidate backed by Sir Peter Jackson.
Wellington, Hutt mayoral debates
Have your say on who will head your city council for the next three years.
Peggy Pickit out of date
A new play is best when it traverses familiar topics like garage doors, marital affairs and the awkward humour of middle-aged white folk.
NZ's best crime writers honoured
A story about the execution of a young immigrant has been judged NZ's best crime novel.
$10,000 homes on million-dollar land
Find out the Wellington suburbs where land value sometimes overwhelmingly eclipses the value of the homes that sit on it.
Plenty of work to go around
Commercial construction is ramping up in Wellington, Waikato and Auckland.
Impact on Napier CBD considered
Proposed development's impact on art deco city centre must be considered.
Wellington hot for commercial property
Rising rents and property values are a boon for the capital's commercial property owners.
People focus more when reading
A study of media users has shown people pay more attention when reading than when they are watching the telly.
My birth fears transcend pain
OPINION: It's not the birth that fills me with fear but the worry that there won't be the right people around to support me.
See no evil, hear no evil
OPINION: Do we have any idea what level of racist taunts, discrimination or aggression individuals experience in NZ?
Mud stinks, and mud sticks
OPINION: What did Robertson know? And if he knew, Ardern must have known too.
A turning point in our history
OPINION: There will be challenges for schools, but the Government's move on the teaching of NZ history should be applauded.
Peggy Pickit out of date
A new play is best when it traverses familiar topics like garage doors, marital affairs and the awkward humour of middle-aged white folk.
Transgender 'kuia' to join NZ portraits
A portrait of Carmen Rupe will be the first image of an out transgender person to join the NZ Portrait Gallery's collection.
Save the birds, get a tattoo
What's the best way to help New Zealand's struggling native bird populations? Get a tattoo.
Joy Cowley as prolific as ever
Blindness be damned - author Joy Cowley is as busy as ever. "What else would I do with all these ideas?"
Lochiel to step out for final march
Taking to the field one last time, the Lochiel Marching Team will honour coach Colleen Pobar.
Pride in disabilities grows
Disability pride is on this week in Wellington, and organisers hope it will be a national event by 2020.
A toast to Toast Martinborough
Drink, eat, listen to great live music - what's not to love about this annual event?
At home with DOC tracking dogs
Richard Johnston lives at Paraparaumu with three dogs and a cockatoo.
Save the birds, get a tattoo
What's the best way to help New Zealand's struggling native bird populations? Get a tattoo.
Joy Cowley as prolific as ever
Blindness be damned - author Joy Cowley is as busy as ever. "What else would I do with all these ideas?"
Tasman remain unbeaten
Tasman turned over a 17-7 halftime deficit to remain on top of the Mitre 10 Cup premiership standings.
Hillier shoots 68, misses cut
A second round including six birdies wasn't enough to give Kiwi pro his first payday in Europe.
Ioane poor in Wellington romp
All Black Josh Ioane had a day to forget as Wellington dispatched Otago with ease in the capital.
Live: Wellington v Otago
The Lions take on Otago in a Mitre 10 Cup clash at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
McIlroy wins cycling classic
Former New Zealand sportswoman of the year Kate McIlroy has won the Twizel to Timaru Cycling Classic at her first attempt.
