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First-of-its-kind queer play sells out in Wellington

The play The Eternal Queers is believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.

Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening

The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.

Kerre McIvor: Time Govt stops hiding behind Covid and tackles issues fuelling violence

OPINION: Govt needs to tackle the issues it said it would resolve if it was elected.

'It's demeaning to women': Gareth Morgan's tribute to brothel owner sparks upset

Former TOP leader Gareth Morgan's artistic tribute upsets neighbours.

Criminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following him

A Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.

Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice

The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.

'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98

Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.

Wellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekend

The stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.

Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience

The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.

'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer

'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'

GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role

Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.

Born with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'

Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".

Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid

'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.

'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals

Rural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.

Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks

A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.

Ngā Tāngata Tiaki kaihautū resigns

Ngā Tāngata Tiaki chief executive Ray Hall has resigned for family reasons.

Avatar again the highest-grossing movie of all time

Once overtaken by a Marvel movie, Avatar has reclaimed the box-office crown.

'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington

Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.