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What to do in Wellington this summer

Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in the capital this summer.

Spy: Inventing Anna star Julia Garner jetting into Wellington

The star will be filming in one of the many Hollywood movies to be shot in Godzone.

Watch: Fielders combine for spectacular T20 catch

Troy Johnson has produced an unbelievable feat of athleticism and awareness at the Basin.

Passerby rushes to aid of unconscious man - then steals his e-scooter

It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.

Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day

A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.

Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand

Clouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.

What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know

'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'

'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back

The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.

'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua

Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.

Wellington Water employee under investigation for filming herself 'slacking off'

The graduate engineer spends her workday going to the gym, cinema and car wash.

Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder

Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.

Residents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisis

About 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.

'Teetering in the balance': Man needs second set of lungs in just three years

David suffers from the condition cystic fibrosis and received a lung transplant in 2019.

'Devastated': Painter fired for not working unpaid overtime wins $30k

He was accused of poor workmanship and then ordered to fix it for free.

Juicy Fest: Promoter apologises for any trouble but said gang patches were banned

Hip-hop festival promoter hoped gang issues hadn't tarnished show's reputation.

Palliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditions

Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.

Pain tactics, Tory Whanau gets fit and Sky Tower science | Focus Morning Bulletin January 9, 2024

The Human Rights Commission calls for urgent change in the police, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s bid to be healthy after a turbulent year and why our tallest landmark has made it into new scientific research. Video / NZ Herald / AP

'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year

After vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.