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'We are bereft': Political media expert, National MP's father, dies
The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.
Police file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crash
Photos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.
Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?
There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.
Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?
ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.
Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.
Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Persistence pays off for returning running star
Mia Thomson impresses in cross-country run.
KiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disaster
More than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.
Expectant mums to share rooms at Wellington hospital as labour induced
Pipes in every sink and shower in the hospital’s maternity department need to be replaced.
Teen who lost leg after being hit by skidding car shares new reality
The driver offered to give CJ the car he hit him with - but police impounded it.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Artist returns from successful London show
'It felt utterly amazing,' says Waikanae artist Hamish Macaulay.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Iconic stamp and coin business celebrates key milestone
It's the largest stamp and coin dealership in New Zealand.
Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
College principal's looming retirement marks end of an era
Kāpiti College principal Tony Kane is stepping down.
Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.
'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.
Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month
Setchell to play Bach, Handel, Guilmant, Fauré, and light-hearted opera and film music.
Editorial: Dream of a long tunnel well and truly alive for Wellington
The Transport Minister blasted 'phantom projects' while holding firm to one of his own.
Zero waste hub diverts tonnes of material from landfill
Twenty-two tonnes have been saved so far.
Stunning black lip oyster carvings feature in new shop
The jewellery is by renowned carver Tokerau Jim.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'