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Tory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’

The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.

Homegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfront

The Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.

Love at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery'

'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'

‘He’s not picked’: All Blacks prop loses spot as Hurricanes get reinforcements

'They need to build into their season, starting now,' says coach Clark Laidlaw.

Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify

Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.

Delaney Davidson talks song-writing, touring, and learning to belong in NZ

'If there ever was a choice and music was one of them, I would always choose the music.'

Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility

'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'

Wellington mayor opens up on resilience, battling challenges at event

Tory Whanau considered quitting because of the public challenges she faced.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash

Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.

Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait

A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.

High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named

The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.

How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production

Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.

‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top job

Thompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.

Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction

A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.

Opinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic future

Geothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.

Popular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden Mile

Restaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.

Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some

Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.

Nicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companies

The Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.