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Boy racer bashing: Man attacked with crowbar, gang link suspected
Man attacked with weapon believed to be crowbar at boy racer event in Wellington

Beyond White Guilt: 'What would Cook say now?'
If Captain Cook were here today, would he have second thoughts?

Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.

Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester wants a recount
Lester has formally applied for a recount over the 62-vote margin.

Tiny native bird nesting at new home
New Zealand's smallest native bird could soon be flourishing in the capital.

Bowen House seismic status: Where are the numbers?
The building is not earthquake prone but tenants still don't know its exact NBS rating.

Sarah Free set to take on role as Wellington's deputy mayor
Andy Foster has turned to the left putting the Green Party-ticket councillor in the role.

Home detention for ANZ worker who stole $190,000 from bank
The man's offending spanned five years and 103 transactions.

Last-ditch effort to save Sir Peter Jackson's Great War Exhibition
Documents reveal the city council offered up one of its buildings as an alternative.

Wellington election vote recount to cost $100,000
WCC has $50K insurance cover for a recount but ratepayers will have to foot the rest.

Teacher struck off for smacking 4yo but keeps identity secret
Teacher forced 2-year-old to eat a forkload of food.

Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.

Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.

'Big booty pear' listed on Trade Me
Money from the auction will go to a charity dealing with endometriosis.

Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit

'Depraved' man sentenced to life for killing woman to sexually attack daughter
The gruesome attack left the 12-year-old victim in need of skull reconstruction surgery.

The life and lonely death of the pilot rejected for being gay
Squadron Leader Peter Rule was an exemplary officer - then his secret was discovered.

Time to play politics over Wellington's new deputy mayor
COMMENT: Andy Foster should look to the left to have a chance of building consensus.

Justin Lester: The capybara tamer
A job as an extra in the Lord of the Rings was crossed off the list

Delays at airport after security breach
Passengers had to get off their planes and are being re-screened after the breach.

Massey University cancels controversial 'feminist' following threats of loosing rainbow tick
The event sparked fury among the rainbow community for being anti-transgender.

Flasher fined for exposing himself to multiple girls
Victims are now fearful of walking street alone.

Peter Jackson has a lot of power in NZ. Some say too much
New York Times: Wellington mayor result has led to accusations money tilted the field.

Let's Get Wellington Moving: Election promises v spades in the ground
Let's Get Wellington Waiting simply isn't going to wash.

One person flown to hospital after 'fire incident'
A person has been rushed to hospital after a "fire incident".

PM to apologise over Justin Lester blunder
'It's embarrassing that the PM doesn't realise who her own party is endorsing'.

Local Focus: The Governor General's cloaked mystery
Government House has a mysterious kahu kiwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.