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The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army
The stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.

Fale Malae to be located on Wellington waterfront
The fale will be a civic space for international dialogue and a place of belonging.

Three protests planned for Wellington, police to have strong presence
Police say they are ready to act as three different protests are planned for the capital.

More than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so far
Yesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.

Thomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all about
National has quietly changed the goalposts of the "cost-of-living crisis".

Policing of anti-mandate protest cost more than $430k, excluding wages
Hundreds of police officers were sent to Wellington as part of "Operation Convoy".

Protesters turn up to Wellington War Memorial, ignore RSA pleas to stay away
Protesters say they won't stop until the health response is "obliterated".

Most commuters switched to Transmission Gully when it opened
There's a noticeable reduction in congestion after the first day of the road's operation.

Why Transmission Gully finally opening isn't the end of the road
The road isn't actually finished and the there's a claim from the builder for more money.

Eye in the sky: Helicopter footage shows first cars to drive across completed Transmission Gully
Helicopter footage shows Transmission Gully on the morning it opened to traffic.

Transmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorway
The road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.

Caught green-handed: Cannabis seedlings found in Parliament rose gardens
"We are weeding out the weed," says Speaker Trevor Mallard.

More than 200 flights cancelled this week due to fog in Wellington
Issues began on Tuesday afternoon.

Parliament security increased before possible second protest in Wellington
Protesters not allowed on Parliament grounds while repairs from earlier action under way.

'Declared insolvent 3 times': Protest donations go to account of man with debt
'An exceptionally bad tenant' - landlord

Barry Soper: Labour is abusing its absolute power
OPINION: What's happening to democracy, let alone the promised transparency of this Govt?

Bonus Lotto ticket grants Wellington woman surprise $1m win
"I stood there staring at my phone thinking, 'surely that's a winner?'"

Fog disrupts flights to capital
Twelve Air New Zealand arrivals had been diverted and 16 departures cancelled.

Open at last! Ardern cuts ribbon on new-look SH1 highway out of Wellington, Transmission Gully
The new $1.25 billion motorway will open to traffic today.

Opinion: Why I won't miss the old SH1 when Transmission Gully opens
Transmission Gully opens this week, forever changing the way Wellingtonians will travel.

Mayor warns against secret accounts after Twitter embarrassment
A councillor has been accused of running an anonymous social media account.

What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.

Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.

'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."

Flights forced to turn around due to fog in Wellington
A heavy fog has formed a blanket over the capital.

David Ward on composition, the banjo and The Power Of The Dog
The musician and composer talks to Elisabeth Easther.

Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open
Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.

Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.

Comment: Parking wardens deserve new shoes, don't put the boot in
A recent attack on how much Wellington City Council is paying for shoes is mean and petty.