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Tribute to loving mother 'always on the go'
The family of a woman killed when a suspected drink-driver drove into her picnic say they are devastated by the death of a loving, hard-working woman who "tried to get the most out of life".
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<i>Lonely Planet</i> takes shine to Wellington (+photos)
Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.
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Cameron in talks with Weta over <i>Avatar</i>
Sequels to James Cameron's blockbuster film Avatar look set to be shot in Wellington, with the acclaimed director in talks with Weta Digital.
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Report on officer's road spike death released
High visibility jackets should be mandatory for officers laying road spikes, a coroner says.
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Matt McCarten to stand in Mana
Veteran political organiser Matt McCarten has announced he will contest the Mana by-election.
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Hobbit studio confirms it is looking abroad for filming locations
Warner Brothers have confirmed that they are considering alternative locations in which to film the two Hobbit films.
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Govt eyes extra Hobbit tax breaks
The Government is leaving the door open to more tax incentives to keep the shooting of The Hobbit films in New Zealand.
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<i>Hobbit</i> can be saved for NZ - Key
Prime Minister John Key thinks The Hobbit movies can be saved and he is going to do his best to achieve that when Warner Brothers executives arrive next week.
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Simon Bowden's favourite things
The Arts Foundation's Simon Bowden says we can learn something from the US when it comes to cultural philanthropy.