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Heavy winds batter lower North Island

Racing: Longshot Spiro fends off challengers to win Wellington Cup

Spiro (30-1) stunned punters with a gutsy run down the straight to win the group two Wellington Cup (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday.

Man killed by train near Wellington

Man hit and killed by Wellington train

Sir Peter recovering in intensive care

Four out of hospital after motorcycle pile up

Capturing the true spirit of young Kiwis

Alison Shanks has stood on the dais to receive world championship and Commonwealth Games gold medals. But she remembers just as vividly standing at the helm of the Spirit of New Zealand.

The Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regatta

Every year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.

Rugby: Blues beat Highlanders 31-29 at Balclutha

Court for nuisance diver

Man hospitalised after stabbing attack

Crown jewels

One of New Zealand's finest creations, Crown Lynn crockery, is being celebrated in a new exhibition. <i>Viva</i> meets some of its most passionate followers.

Racing: Trainers' Association lambasts WRC's response

Wellington mental health patient still missing

NZ shares little changed on quiet day

Wellington: A pinch of salt

Kerri Jackson swaps cocktails for maritime exploration on Wellington's waterfront.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Upgrade opens door to virtually infinite internet

Supply of old-style net addresses is fast running out - but help is at hand.

Cyclist killed in Wellington