The second reading of the bill to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act has passed through Parliament and former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira wasn't there to vote against it - despite the bill being the reason for him leaving his party.
Fungi love the warmer weather, but there are solutions, says Janice Marriott.
Troubled Wellington property tycoon Terry Serepisos stated his absolute commitment to repay a debt of more than $3.5 million in an affidavit filed in court today.
The Black Seeds' Barnaby Weir turns country rocker on his debut solo album.
A big global hotel chain has pulled out of Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn after a long-running dispute between management and investors.
Three earthquakes have struck Wellington this week - one measuring 4.7 - but a seismologist says they are not linked the Christchurch quakes.
It's an exciting thing to discover a bar that has the right mix of interesting wines and good music.
Wellington's East by West ferry will run restricted services today after one of its ferries was hit by a large wave yesterday morning.
A student who moved to Wellington to escape earthquake devastation in Christchurch was among those trapped in a ferry as it was struck by wild seas this morning.
Commuters on a ferry have been rescued in Wellington Harbour this morning, after a large wave was believed to have knocked one person overboard in Worser Bay.