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Rush of interest in quake inquiry
62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Fran O'Sullivan: Taupo quake a sharp reminder of risks
Quake-ravaged Canterbury and Auckland are clearly the two major infrastructural challenges facing New Zealand.
Wellington Phoenix could move north
Rumours that NZ Football was looking at moving the Wellington Phoenix to Auckland have been denied.
Soccer: Phoenix fans not worried by moving rumours
The thought of the Wellington Phoenix moving to Auckland has not gone down well with the football club's staunch supporters.
Paul Thomas: To this beholder, Wellywood fails the Angelina Jolie test
If the Wellywood sign is really going to draw a stream of bucket-list visitors, I guess I'll have to move out.
Paul Holmes: Someone give me a sign that it's not Wellywood
Is 'Wellywood' the best all those pointy heads in the self-proclaimed cultural capital can come up with?
Judgment Day? Yeah, right
That was Skeptics Society chair Vicki Hyde's response to billboards claiming the world will end on May 21.
$11.5m waka showpiece - without the waka
Wellington's $11.5 million Wharewaka o Poneke is due to open this Sunday without its star attraction.
Harvey hits back at 'party central' criticism
The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.
Mayor defends hobby suggestions for councillors
Wellington's mayor has defended a leaked email which suggests councillors learn Te Reo, Mandarin or ballroom dancing to keep 'mentally fit'.
Three hit by buses after route made two-way
Three people have been hit by buses on a Wellington street since it was made two-way on Sunday.