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$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
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Striker's 200th football game celebrated in style
Vanessa Addy is in her 13th season in women's football.
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The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
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Engine parts for mega ferries already built and tested when contract cancelled
Three other people joined KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy on a trip to South Korea.
The heat of heroism: Police officers awarded for fiery rescue mission
'We do things like this all the time,' says Eddie Dunn.
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
Opinion: Rethinking roads as public spaces
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Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police
'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.
Waikanae woman honoured with medal for decades of community service
Robin Clarke has been doing work in the community since the 1970s.
Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised
Rex Kerr made a difference in college, community, and rugby circles.
Brass band extraordinaire 'thrilled' with award
Merv Allison has played in brass bands for 82 years.
Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.
Tram museum medal recipient praises colleagues
Henry Brittain is a key person at the Wellington Tramway Museum.
Stamp of excellence: Kāpiti woman honoured for philatelic contributions
Philately has taken Jeanette Banfield all over the world.
Kāpiti woman honoured for pioneering work in health psychology, gerontology
Christine Stephens has been honoured for her work with older people and psychology.
Historian humbled with King's Birthday Honours accolade
Anthony Dreaver has promoted the history of Kāpiti and Horowhenua for many years.
High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
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'Like the Hunger Games': Public servants speak out about reality of Govt cuts
'It’s quite scary, there’s no real knowing where exactly the cuts are going to fall.'
Jobs, celebrities, opportunities, money: What new Lord of the Rings films mean for Wellington
Films expected to create myriad jobs, opportunities for graduates and boost the economy.
Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'
Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.
Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.
Matariki-themed pottery festival celebrates artists near and far
Artists from all over the Lower North Island will attend the festival.
Wellington City Council votes to sell its airport shares
The decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.
Budget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.
'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': $600k for emergency towing but no new ferries
Treasury says exiting the contract to build the cancelled mega ferries is a fiscal risk.
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