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Julia Deans: 50, fiery and back on the road with Fur Patrol

The hit single's almost 25, the frontwoman just turned 50. The band are back on the road.

Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.

Editorial: Wellington struggling to shake its broken image

OPINION: Perhaps one of the city's most famous residents can deliver a necessary rebrand.

Big Ben’s perfect timing helps Napier City Rovers secure National League spot

Napier City Rovers discover a new hero on the way to qualification.

E-scooter wars: Kiwi contender, Chinese giant among those vying to replace Beam

At least four contenders are in the running.

Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme

Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.

Dad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wife

John Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.

'Stabilising investment property market' - giant landlord Precinct reports result

Company is progressing further growth in the apartment sector.

Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend

A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.

Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north

Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.

Wellington restaurant owner celebrating ten years in business

Hillside owner talks about almost walking away from the Wellington restaurant, celebrating ten years in business and the future of high-end dining. Video | Mark Mitchell

Hillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end dining

Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.

Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed

A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.

Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’

Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch

OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.

Buying art? The smart money is on these NZ women artists

Art market shift: Female artists' works surge in value and recognition.

'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims

Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.

'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars

Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.