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Blitz on illegal home sales
The Real Estate Agents Authority has laid charges against a Wellington property company for allegedly buying and selling property without a licence.
Wellington Sevens - what the web is saying
Read messages from the punters in the stands as Wellington gets into party mode for the IRB Sevens.
$11.5m waka showpiece - without the waka
Wellington's $11.5 million Wharewaka o Poneke is due to open this Sunday without its star attraction.
Asumi Mizuo's favourite things
Japanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.
Harvey hits back at 'party central' criticism
The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.
Cost of home injuries dwarfs road injury costs
Research by the University of Otago found the social cost of injury in the home cost about $13b a year, while estimates by the Ministry of Transport put road injury costs at $3.84b.
Racing: Longshot Spiro fends off challengers to win Wellington Cup
Spiro (30-1) stunned punters with a gutsy run down the straight to win the group two Wellington Cup (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday.