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Prison guard jailed for corruption
Rimutaka prison guard Johan Clarke has been jailed in what is believed to be the first time a corrections officer has been convicted of corruption charges.

Wellywood sign alternatives sought
Wellington Airport is putting its Wellywood sign plans on hold after a strong public backlash against the idea. It plans to form a panel to discuss other options for the site.

Wellington Phoenix could move north
Rumours that NZ Football was looking at moving the Wellington Phoenix to Auckland have been denied.

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?

Te Ururoa Flavell: The shark who bit Hone
Te Ururoa Flavell was the catalyst for Hone Harawira's sacking from the Maori Party. Chris Barton talks to the hammerhead from Waiariki

Airport takes another look at Wellywood sign
Wellington International Airport is taking another look at the controversial Wellywood sign.

Media told to leave Wellywood protest
The media has been told to move from a peaceful protest against the Wellywood sign this evening.

Serepisos lawyer quits, bid to throw out bankruptcy dismissed
Serepisos' lawyer, Justin Toebes, has quit as counsel.

Christchurch telethon breaks $1m mark
The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.

Labour to boost R&D, increase minimum wage
Phil Goff has pledged to restore tax breaks for companies investing in research and development.

Wellywood sign hits sour note
Plans for a giant Wellywood sign set to be anchored to a Wellington hill have not gone down well with thousands of locals.

My Auckland: St Heliers
Claire and Michael Holloway tell Cate Foster why St Heliers was the place they wanted to live when they returned to Auckland after years in London.