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Radiance of the Seas starts a busy season
The cruise ship season started yesterday with the Radiance of the Seas arriving in Wellington.
Cafe in hot water over Pistorius joke
The owner of a popular Wellington cafe has apologised after printing a joke on receipts making light of the death of Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Developments keep retail world exciting
Chris Wilkinson was just 19 when he started in business, establishing what would become a chain of five one-hour photo stores around Wellington.
Inside Toast Martinborough
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park shares her insider tips for making the most of Toast Martinborough ahead of ticket sales for this year's food and wine festival.
The terrors from Earth's past
One of the most fearsome creatures to have walked the planet has arrived in Wellington, and it has brought the family.
Plumber fined after cylinder explodes
A Wellington plumber has been fined $4500, following investigation into work carried out in Westport, including the installation of a hot water cylinder that blew up.
Scientists uncover monster squid's secrets
New Zealand scientists hope to discover what makes 350kg deep sea beast tick. Watch a live stream of the examination.
Kiwi scientists to examine intact colossal squid
Scientists will soon examine an intact colossal squid for the first time in six years.
Man in court over Wellington apartment stabbing
A man has appeared in court over a stabbing at a block of central Wellington flats last week.
Martinborough: Well oiled in olive country
It isn't just wine that Martinborough excels at, discovers Sharon Stephenson.
Man stabbed at apartment block
A man has suffered serious wounds after being stabbed several times in a central Wellington apartment block yesterday.
Jetstar launches first Wellington international route
Jetstar has launched its first international service from Wellington, announcing today it will fly between Wellington and the Gold Coast three times a week.
Man accused of teeth-pulling sex named
A man who allegedly tore women's teeth out with pliers while having sex with them has lost a bid to keep his name secret.
First-timers against Mark of experience
The emergence of former MP Ron Mark as a candidate for New Zealand First has potentially thrown the race for the Wairarapa seat wide open.
Refund for hellish bus ride
A bus company has refunded all 37 passengers who endured two breakdowns on a nightmare ride through the central North Island.
Bikers protest outside Parliament
A horde of motorcyclists revved up to Parliament today to protest against ACC fees.
Are we there yet? Bus trip from hell
An overnight bus trip has turned into a night from hell for 37 passengers on a Naked Bus trip from Wellington to Auckland this morning.
Kiwi's 3D-printed nose earns top award
A 3D-printed nose guard has earned a Wellington student the top prize in the New Zealand leg of a global design competition.
Former naval officer has convictions over affair quashed
A senior naval officer who was dismissed from the service for having a relationship with a subordinate has had his convictions quashed.