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City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square

Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.

'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review

The chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.

Port company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia

97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.

Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House

Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.

Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties

"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.

'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction

'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'

Auckland Arts Festival unveils 100% local programme for 2021

The festival makes a return in March 2021.

Christmas comedy a raunchy and ridiculous escape from 2020

The Basement's newest Christmas show sees the long-running tradition reach new heights

Sculpture Festival gets underway in Christchurch

The festival will run from November 13-27 and will include workshops and demonstrations.

William Dart: Diva delights her bedroom audience

The Human Voice plays for a small audience in a Hotel DeBrett room.

The future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'

Police design branded hijab as part of front line uniform, to be worn first by Zeena Ali

Review: The Comedy Gala finds the funny in 2020

It's the closest thing New Zealand will get to the Comedy Festival this year.

Historic wave of returning Kiwis has just begun - here's where they're going

A survey of expats suggests Covid-19 may dramatically reshape the country's population.

From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament

'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'

Auckland Council's new cultural agency name Auckland Unlimited

Auckland Unlimited should be up and running in December, says Phil Goff.

'Auckland Unlimited': Council's preferred name for new cultural agency

The new agency will oversee the city's cultural activities and major events.