Opinion: The end of the Shelly Bay saga is not cause for celebration
OPINION: The scrapped $500m housing development is a misunderstood and wasted opportunity.
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Jackson and his partner Dame Fran Walsh say the response has been heartwarming.
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How Sir Peter Jackson got his way with Shelly Bay
Sir Peter and his partner Dame Fran Walsh now own land that was earmarked for development.
Kiri Allan's court date put off
The former Justice Minister's first appearance was supposed to be held next Monday.
Shelly Bay development scrapped, land sold to Sir Peter Jackson
The famous filmmaker says they'll replant the area to return it to its natural state.
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The report says a maintenance funding gap needs to be urgently addressed.
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Fire crews did not find any smoke when they attended.
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Fatal combination of drugs caused woman's death
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Nobody was injured in the incident, police said.
Armed police swarm Wellington street after threatening phone call
A witness said three police cars are at the scene.
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One dead after being hit by vehicle in workplace incident
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Wellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail application
The sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.
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The $1.25b motorway was designed for the higher speed limit.
'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of road
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'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
Wellington going to the dogs: Council proposes letting animals on beach all year round
However, there would be a canine caveat to the rule change.
Wellington protester seals hand to road with concrete
The group are back after several months.
Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran Walsh gift $2 million for brand new recording studio in Wellington
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'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told
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Victoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’
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More Cook Strait sailings cancelled, Bluebridge ferry has mechanical fault
Interislander has only just returned Kaitaki to service after it was hit by a large wave.
Kaitaki sailings resume after large wave damaged ferry door
The ferry finally departed Wellington for Picton last night.
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Review into KiwiRail’s handling of train chaos scrutinised by ministers
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Interislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelled
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Bar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbers
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