Wellington Zoo says behaviour ‘normal’ after Chinese zoo’s sun bears accused of being ‘men in costumes’
'I promise you it's not a person in a suit,' a Wellington zookeeper said.
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74 people take voluntary redundancy at Victoria University of Wellington amidst financial concerns
The month-long voluntary redundancy period has come to an end.
'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run
The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.
Search continues for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area
Michael MacGregor was last seen on Monday.
Opinion: The Let’s Get Wellington Moving project we shouldn't mess with
OPINION: It would be hypocritical for the Govt or National to scrap Golden Mile project.
Picture of blank wall wins $25,000 art prize
The winning piece speaks of the artist's long nights nursing her babies to sleep.
Wellington residents overcharged for council rates
Greater Wellington Regional Council says it's an unfortunate error.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving: Consulting crippled the capital’s chance
The $7.4b transport plan is known as a three-headed monster in some Wellington circles.
'Fabulous' controversial sex book for kids a welcome resource
The book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia.
E-scooter explosion: Victim critical days after unstoppable battery fire
All people can do is get out of the way once a lithium-ion battery starts to fail.
Wellington Mayor blasts National’s ‘flaccid vision’ for transport network
Whanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.
Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users
The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.
'I can’t stay here': Kiwi designer on why she's moving her business to Australia
Tamzyn Adding joins other high-profile business people leaving New Zealand.
Spain women's football team leave Palmerston North early after boredom sets in
The city's mayor has offered to host them for a free night on the town.
Wellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground upgrade downscaled
One option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.
GST off fruit and vege, the search for Yanfei Bao and global warming
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Energy-poor cancer patient speaks of only one hour of heating per day
One Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.
Rimutaka Prison escapee convicted of rape, assault, abduction
Damon John Exley will appear again in October for sentencing.
Shelly Bay fire: Local pub helps out cafe closed for months
Cafe owners' faces lit up at the chance to open after being closed for months.
Zoo's ring-tailed lemur recovering after losing tail
Ikala's keepers first noticed something wrong with her tail a few months ago.
Who pays for Kiri Allan's car crash? Why she shouldn't count on insurance
It is not clear if insurance will cover the crash, given Allan's breath alcohol level.
Prison escapee accused of rape has prior convictions for similar offending
The man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.
Business cordoned off after reports of unexploded artillery
The item looked like an unexploded mortar bomb.
'We just love football': Fans flock to Wellington waterfront for Football Ferns match
The New Zealand-Philippines World Cup game kicks off at 5.30pm.
Football fans warned of delays after truck rolls on Remutaka Hill
Motorists have been told to expect possible delays.
Dentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched procedures
One patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.
Wellington Water under fire for 'abysmal' job replacing pipes
The organisation was aiming to replace 100km of pipes in a year, but had managed only 18
Prison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis use
The trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.
Brothers killed in crash leave behind five young children, pregnant partners
Police attended the crash at the intersection of Mchardies Rd, SH3 about 4.25pm on Sunday.
Dire Strait: Watchdog says KiwiRail prioritised commercial outcomes over safety
Correspondence after ferry's loss of power mid-journey reveals concerns over operations.