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It would appear the stories about spending up big after the Covid lockdown were true.
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Shelly Bay protesters vow 'peaceful resistance' until March
'The feeling around the marae is one of peacefulness but determined occupation.'
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Harry and Meghan demand Netflix 'end The Crown'
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School leavers with no qualifications rises
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Ngāti Toa names key structures on Transmission Gully
Transmission Gully has been blessed with names gifted by Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Wellington mayor helps protestors pitch tents at Shelly Bay
He even helped to erect tents alongside Mau Whenua on Sunday.
How lockdown helped a man off the street after 20 years
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Lonely Planet singles out Kiwi restaurant in 2021 best of list
Reflective of shifting tastes, one New Zealand experience made this year's list.
Inside the new Covid cluster: How latest, sixth case is linked
The November quarantine cluster has increased by another person.
Warnings as huge swells the size of houses to batter Wellington coast
Swells over 5 metres are projected to hit the Wellington coast around midday.
Another community Covid case, six now linked to cluster
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Strong winds cuts power in south: Waves size of houses to hit Wellington
Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.
Wellington council fined $90k over dam flush that 'decimated' stream
Residents were alarmed to find dead trout smothered in mud after the flush.
'Amazing': Charity gains donors over lockdown
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Blind man told his guide dog wasn't allowed on bus
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Wellington's weather set to be the gloomiest on record
OPINION: Yes the weather is worse than usual, Wellingtonians are vindicated.
Transmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'
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Economic report: Cities feel Covid pain - which regions are doing best?
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Porirua and Lower Hutt residents on edge
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Rates increase of 23 per cent forecast for Wellington City
Mayor says it'll be one of the most challenging budgets ever considered by council.
NZTA and Wellington council point the finger over Island Bay cycle way
Emails show there was no funding request to fix the cycle way as of early this year.
Shelly Bay development opponents to take fight to High Court
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Man, 71, arrested on drugs charges
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