My Wellington: Kate McGuinness
The Newtown-based Illustrator and mum lets us in on why Wellington is her home.
Parents worry about 6-year-old son who couldn't come home due to border rules
After 11 months, Shu Lu and Alex Feng's young son came home from China. Now they are trying to navigate the distance between two cultures.
Wellington council poised to start ditching pokie machines
Young councillor believes sinking lid policy will see “dirty money” pokie machines entirely out of Wellington within her lifetime.
'Dear Prime Minister, we need to talk about drugs'
Open letter to Jacinda Ardern from dozens of social and health organisations calls for 45-year old drug laws to be dumped and rewritten.
GPs forced to use YouTube for contraceptive insertion training, top doctor says
Vital IUD insertion training is hard to access, leaving more room for complications, Dr Orna McGinn warns.
41-gun salute for Prince Philip in Wellington
Wellington is marking the death of Prince Philip with a 41-gun salute lasting 40 minutes at midday on Sunday.
'There’s a lot of shame around loneliness, but we’re all lonely sometimes'
New research into loneliness by The Helen Clark Foundation showed many people bounced back following the 2020 level 4 lockdown, but those feeling lingered for many societal groups.
The people most affected by loneliness
Disabled people are four times more likely than non-disabled people to report feeling lonely most or all of the time, a report says.
How NZ is paying tribute to Prince Philip
Flags are flying at half-mast at Wellington’s Government House and the Beehive following the death of the Queen's husband.
Newtown Festival back after five-week delay
It has been all hands on deck getting the Newtown Festival over the line after a Covid-19 level 2 induced five-week delay
Shelly Bay developer must rehouse penguins before work begins
The coastline's smallest residents are to be rehoused before the sale of the land for the propsed $500 million development can go ahead.
Doctors said he'd never walk again, now he's climbed a mountain
Andrew Leslie became a tetraplegic after a mountain bike crash. A year later he's back on his feet and has returned to the accident site.
Residential tower one option for Wellington Central Library
Three options on how the library could be developed will be put before Wellington city councillors next week.
Porirua City Council wants to sell pensioner flats to exit social housing game
Porirua boasts some of the highest rents in the country, but the local council wants out of the social housing game, mounting another attempt to sell off the remaining 26 units on its books.
Wellington's developing drama: A low blow for city's high hopes
The city is crying out for more high-density housing but two developers think they know better. What's going on?
Curfew reduced for teen charged after school lock down
11:04 AM A youth court judge has praised the performance on bail of a teenager charged after a Wellington school was locked down when online threats were made.
Patients commonly harmed by prescriptions, new study finds
Reducing medication-related harm a top priority.
Why our bread is made from Australian flour
New Zealand's wheat growers are some of the most productive in the world, yet few get a chance to eat it. That could soon change.
Cinema chain reaps $77.1m windfall after selling Auckland land to rich listers
The prime industrial block is suited to a business park, sources say.
NZ's best barista struggled to get work visa because of her profession
Luise Metelka hopes her story will show people that making coffee can be a good career - not just a student job.
Home jumps $415,000 in value during couple's separation
The housing crisis is creating difficulties in getting back on the ladder after separating, and the loss of first-home buyer status compounds the issues.
Self-care isn't self-ish
OPINION: As a society, we laud and reward busyness. We conflate busyness with productivity, and commitment to our organisations.
All-weather streets mean better communities
OPINION: Rain-friendly urban designs can protect from inclement weather while maintaining a sense of wide open spaces for all.
Where's our Kiwi friendliness gone?
OPINION: High prices and slack service. After a week out and about in New Zealand, I'm starting to feel embarrassed to be a New Zealander.
MP’s cervical cancer diagnosis a wake-up call
OPINION: It’s a disgrace that the Government hasn’t supported the roll-out of HPV self-testing.
Blurred boundaries
OPINION: Local people should get to have a meaningful say if the costs and benefits of a decision are directly worn by them.
Soap favourites hit the stage in musical parody
Whether you love, hate or have never seen Shortland St, a new stage performance of the beloved and bemoaned soap opera is sure to capture hearts.
Dancers stranded in New Zealand put on second set of shows
After four sold-out shows in January, a group of stranded Kiwi dancers are back to perform a second season.
Doing up an old image of ourselves
Sarah McIntyre opens doors, introducing us to diverse Māori and Pākehā communities.
Tale of struggle and frustration relatable for all artists
This show explores the hierarchy of respectability within the arts and the struggles of working hard and making the titular 45 cents an hour.
They met at Zumba. Years later, romance followed.
Shannon and Tamihana supported each other through difficult periods, to a place of happiness and wellness.
Dancers stranded in New Zealand put on second set of shows
After four sold-out shows in January, a group of stranded Kiwi dancers are back to perform a second season.
Doing up an old image of ourselves
Sarah McIntyre opens doors, introducing us to diverse Māori and Pākehā communities.
Shelly Bay developer must rehouse penguins before work begins
The coastline's smallest residents are to be rehoused before the sale of the land for the propsed $500 million development can go ahead.
Teenage dream: Wellington Phoenix young guns combine for late winner
Wellington Phoenix have pulled off a last-gasp win over Western United after teenagers Sam Sutton and Ben Waine combined for the winning goal in stoppage time.
Hurricanes' agony as Crusaders sink them in another golden point thriller
A massive Ardie Savea performance wasn't enough for Canes, as Crusaders again show their champion qualities.
Liberato Cacace overcomes Covid-19 to help club fight off relegation
All Whites star helps Belgian side Sint-Truiden avoid the drop just a few weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Recap: Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes v Crusaders
Crusaders win the second golden-point game of the weekend, with a drop goal to sink the Hurricanes in extra-time.
Seven or eight? Ardie Savea stays out of debate after another Canes switch
All Blacks captaincy and No 7 jersey is vacant after Sam Cane's injury, but Savea says he'll go where he's put.
Boutique hotel a rare opportunity to invest in a top destination.
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