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Clinton braves Wellington wind
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton braved the cold and blustery Wellington weather in an unscheduled walk along the waterfront.
<i>John Drinnan:</i> Two Geoffs on Morning Report?
Does Simon Mercep have Sean Plunket's killer instinct? John Drinnan looks at broadcasters who cut through the bull.
Mason's assault conviction quashed
A Christchurch musician has successfully had his conviction for assaulting his four-year-old son quashed by the Supreme Court.
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".
<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.
Picnicker hit by car dies
A woman has died after being hit by a suspected drink-driver when she and a friend stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday.
Drink-driver crashes into picnic
A drink-driver lost control and hit two women who had stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday morning. Witnesses said the car's skid marks measured more than 100m.
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.
Report on officer's road spike death released
High visibility jackets should be mandatory for officers laying road spikes, a coroner says.
McCarten taking on Mana
Contesting the Mana by-election will provide a clear alternative for voters and put pressure on the major party candidates to respond, says Unite Union leader Matt McCarten.
Matt McCarten to stand in Mana
Veteran political organiser Matt McCarten has announced he will contest the Mana by-election.