Wellington Zoo euthanises two elderly lionesses
The two sisters had been at the zoo since 2002.
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Councillor says the council's vision for the city cannot be dominated by private vehicles.
Wellington short of 50 bus drivers, service cancellations continue
Buses cancelled, union wrangling with operator, moves to pay drivers a living wage.
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Three key questions about the Aussie bubble and risk to NZ
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Experts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubble
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'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' stats
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Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
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Police appeal for witnesses to fatal Wellington bus crash
Police want to speak to anyone on the bus at the time another passenger was killed.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
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Our Covid jab rollout lags behind other nations. Experts see this as a good thing
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Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory
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Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police
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Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
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Audit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipes
The council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.
Man killed in Wellington bus tragedy remembered as one of city's characters
Police have named the man as Andrew Lockwood Waikare, who was also known as "Doc".
Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner
Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach
Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders
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Tracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacks
Up to four packs of dogs seen in area near Cape Reinga; walkers, wildlife at risk.
Those who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust remembered
Kiwi Jewish woman says she owes her existence to non-Jews who saved her dad.
Teenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12
Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.
Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
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Opinion: Jacinda has failed us on mental health - and it's only going to get worse
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Behind the scenes in the National Armoury
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Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.
Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
Police investigate 'significant crash scene' after pedestrian killed by bus
A scene examination has been completed and the crash investigation is ongoing.
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.