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'Persistent to the end': Wellington remembers legacy of 'conservation giant' Colin Ryder
Colin Ryder was a 'genuine friend of the earth' with a 'bulldog determination'.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Opinion: Chain stores could be critical to future of Wellington's Cuba St
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How Wellington College handled Ron Brierley's child sex abuse charges
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The Secret Paintings: Aotearoa welcomes works of groundbreaking abstract artist
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Psychologist told a court a man could be a child sex offender. She never met him
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Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director stepping down
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Metal tack attack on cycleway: Council investigating
Metal tacks were discovered scattered along the Island Bay cycleway earlier this morning.
Wellington Regional Council staff over-paid and under-taxed for nine years
The mistake could mean it owes millions to Inland Revenue.
First new police vehicle unveiled in Wellington
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'We can't tolerate it anymore': Protesters to rally against sexual violence in Wellington
"Everyone is sick and tired of the current situation, they're tired of being scared."
Crash blocks SH1 northbound at Raumati Rd
SH1 Kapiti Expressway closed to northbound traffic between Raumati Rd and Kapiti Rd.
Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week
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'Something weird and wonderful' happened at this café
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'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round
"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
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'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?
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Wellington food supremos open plant-based pizzeria
The Cuba Street spot boasts a Mediterranean fusion menu featuring all the classics.
Wellington musician charged with sexual offending makes another appearance
The judge has agreed to maintain his interim name suppression.
Bar owners, police, councils join forces for safer Wellington streets
They've committed to a "social contract", asking everyone to take collective action.
Accident on popular Wellington slide sparks safety concerns
A young girl broke her right tibia, requiring a full leg cast from her hip to her toes.
Wellington's CubaDupa back to its full glory after three years
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Flagship events wrap up a memorable Wellington Pride Festival
"Hopefully in future years it just gets bigger and bigger with more representation."
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
One of NZ entertainment industry's leading figures faces sex offence charges
Man has court date next month.
Wellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incident
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'Tired of feeling scared': Young women pushing for safer Wellington streets
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New claims Peter Ellis raped child while babysitting
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Youth hub being investigated for Wellington's troubled CBD
CBD 'in dire need of a makeover', hub would get youth of the streets in vulnerable hours.
Council group opposes cashless bus services
'Vulnerable users' will suffer if regional council makes express services cashless.