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2024 Māori Nationals golf tournament spots going fast

Spots are filling up for the 2024 Māori Nationals golf tournament.

Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House deemed earthquake-prone

The much-loved venues play key roles in Wellington’s entertainment district.

Government takes the reins on Let’s Get Wellington Moving state highway projects

The $7.4b transport project has been in doubt after National promised to kill it.

Kāpiti abuzz after lucky Lotto player scoops $37 million jackpot

Alison Young is ecstatic her store sold the winning ticket.

Kapiti abuzz after lucky lotto player scoops $37million

Kapiti New World owner Ali Young on selling the winning ticket. Video / Mark Mitchell

New iwi community services buildings completed in Lower Hutt

Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa has opened a new building at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetū.

NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2

Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC

Nicola Willis and the race for Ōhāriu

National’s deputy leader has her sights set on winning the western Wellington seat.

Person dies after crash in Wellington’s Crofton Downs

People are asked to avoid the area.

Lawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied

"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.

Lower Hutt hit and run: Judge issues warning to accused after gang signs pulled

The man is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of Megan Finlayson.

Local Focus: Meet Martinborough’s Union Square Welly Burger

This year's Welly Burger competition includes an 'oozy' entry from Union Bar and Bistro.

'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court

'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford

Sportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party

'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.

Karate transforms local woman's health and confidence

Karate has significantly improved her Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Palmerston North still 'on edge' despite arrest amidst gang feud

Police seized several weapons and arrested a man last week.

'It shouldn't be seen as just an accident': Man struck pregnant partner in the stomach

Krishant Kumar struck his pregnant partner's belly before pushing her into a wall.

Hipkins reveals removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Working for Families boost

Removing GST from fruit and vegetable will cost $2 billion.