Wellington's Band Rotunda to be re-vamped by the end of the year
Preliminary works on the landmark building will begin next week.
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Alleged bigamist fit to stand trial, granted name suppression
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Body buried in backyard: Murder accused appears in court
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Christchurch homicide case: Potential trial next year
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'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warning
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