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Victoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoush

The university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.

Water world! Burst main erupts in central Wellington

Wellington's water woes continue as another pipe bursts.

Wellington Cup Day Fashion: The 2021 trend is a 'dusty friend'

Covid-19 has put a handbrake on fashion trends, but we can always rely on the classics.

Aon insurance employee leaves job after online death threat

Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reported the threat at the end of last year.

Man denies Wellington music scene sexual assaults

The man was charged under Operation Emerald.

'Losing the sense of freedom': 17 days in MIQ, five Covid tests for Wellington father

"The main thing is the uncertainty. When you ask why or how long, no one knows."

Parliament axe attack accused keeps name secret

The man charged with attacking Parliament's entrance with an axe is in court today.

Wellington's St Gerard's monastery handed a lifeline

Owners granted a 10-year extension to their earthquake strengthening deadline.

Dog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plants

Bailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.

The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it

Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.

Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations

'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.

Surrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogate

A mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.

Rough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South Island

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.

Search for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'

The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.

Man filmed stepdaughter naked to 'ridicule' her with friend

The man would watch the videos with a friend so they could ridicule the victim.

Wellington traffic: Expect delays this long weekend

Roads both in and out of Wellington will be busy this long weekend.

The best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?

Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.

Police call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coast

His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.