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Revealed: The epicentre of the property boom and slowdown
New Zealand's most expensive suburb was at the heart of rapid house price increases.
Zealandia ecosanctuary named one of TIME's 100 Greatest Places of 2019
Zealandia ecosanctuary in Wellington was named one of the 'greatest places' on earth.
Man who punched James Shaw wanted to talk about abortion
Paul Harris pleaded guilty to injuring the MP but disputed the number of punches.
Councillor calls for Wellington to abandon e-scooter trial
"We will have an accident, and we will be culpable."
Sky TV scores naming rights to Wellington's stadium
Wellington's stadium has a new sponsor.
Rising seas: NZ must 'put brakes on' coastal development
Scientists have warned against developing in coastal areas as data reveals climate threat.
Game on for Wellington's elections
The bid for the top, Labour's grip, the bus fiasco and familiar faces.
Former council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations Authority
ERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.
Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities
New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.
'Senseless violence' as elderly cat shot with slug gun
The 13-year-old cat is believed to have been shot on Tuesday last week.
Lost in translation: Wellington City Council drops demands for quality control documents
Wellington City Council says it is satisfied with design of high-rise apartment block.
One year on: Where the Kevin Ratana murder case is at
Seven men have pleaded not guilty to murdering the 27-year-old who was shot dead in 2018.
Wellington's George Porter Towers sign stolen
It comes as Housing New Zealand moves to demolish the towers designed by Ian Athfield.
The veteran councillor, Sir Peter Jackson and the fight for Wellington's mayoralty
When Shelly Bay, a councillor of 27 years, and Sir Peter Jackson land on the same page.
Genius? Wellingtonians slam 'creepy' hand sculpture
'Looks like Donald Trump. Take it down,' one Wellingtonian suggested.
Alleged murder victim identified as Irina Scantee
Irina Scantee is understood to have moved to New Zealand from Romania.
Man killed during alleged drugs theft
Paul Te Hiko came out of the house with an axe, the Crown said.
Defence Force prepares for move to new HQ
The new headquarters will be within eye-shot of the Beehive.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Gen anxiety: Millennials plead for help
One in five 26-year-olds sought mental health treatment in the past year.
Popular wedding trend banned under NZ biosecurity laws
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Froth or fumble, ABs v Wallabies all about ghosting
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Kiwi wedding trend spreading a noxious weed
Many people don't know the difference between the invasive pampas and native toetoe.
Police 'trespassed' in holiday home meth lab
Police had no right to go onto the property where the meth lab was hidden, a lawyer says.
Wellington trains stopped after earlier overhead power issue
All lines into the city were stopped due to an overhead power fault.
Wellington haka pedestrian signals nearly scrapped
They were only allowed after last-minute intervention by NZTA's acting chief executive.
Police push for use of 'secret evidence' against blogger
Should police be allowed to use secret evidence to defend themselves?
Flyer fined for groping flight attendant, shoving trolley at her
Christopher Campbell touched a flight attendant's bottom, shoved a trolley into her.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Quick-thinking ref's CPR saves teenage rugby player
Young trainee cop saves young player's life on Wellington rugby ground.
Crowdfunding bid to rename Basin Reserve fails
Only $10,874 was pledged to call it the Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve.
Mum's grief over 30-year-old's homicide: 'She was unrecognisable'
Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.