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Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?
In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.
Woman dies in central Wellington fall
Shocked Sunday morning shoppers witnessed a young woman plummeting to her death from a central Wellington office tower this morning.
Arrest over Kapiti death
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a 20-year-old male was stabbed to death near a bar north of Wellington early this morning, the second death in the area in just over a month.
Welly Zoo: 'R.I.P Seun'
The Wellington Zoo's six-year-old male giraffe Seun died today after an operation to cure a painful hoof condition.
Power outage brings test to a halt
A weather-related power outage plunged the lower North Island into darkness tonight and brought the All Blacks test match to a halt.
The Diary: Secret Conchords song unveiled tonight
Kiwi comedy duo Flight of the Conchords will reveal their latest musical tribute on telly tonight as part of the Red Nose Day: Comedy for Cure Kids TV3 special.
Sipping your way around New Zealand
Diana Plater follows the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail from Hawke's Bay to Marlborough.
Wellington: Culinary feat turns boys to men
Greg Dixon triumphs in a shucking showdown with Marlborough oysters.