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Zealandia ecosanctuary named one of TIME's 100 Greatest Places of 2019

Zealandia ecosanctuary in Wellington was named one of the 'greatest places' on earth.

Man who punched James Shaw wanted to talk about abortion

Paul Harris pleaded guilty to injuring the MP but disputed the number of punches.

Councillor calls for Wellington to abandon e-scooter trial

"We will have an accident, and we will be culpable."

Sky TV scores naming rights to Wellington's stadium

Wellington's stadium has a new sponsor.

Rising seas: NZ must 'put brakes on' coastal development

Scientists have warned against developing in coastal areas as data reveals climate threat.

Game on for Wellington's elections

The bid for the top, Labour's grip, the bus fiasco and familiar faces.

Former council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations Authority

ERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.

Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.

'Senseless violence' as elderly cat shot with slug gun

The 13-year-old cat is believed to have been shot on Tuesday last week.

Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

Gen anxiety: Millennials plead for help

One in five 26-year-olds sought mental health treatment in the past year.

Popular wedding trend banned under NZ biosecurity laws

It is actually against biosecurity laws to use this plant in wedding bouquets.

Froth or fumble, ABs v Wallabies all about ghosting

Will Michael Cheika roll out David Pocock? Common sense suggests maybe in last 10 minutes.

Kiwi wedding trend spreading a noxious weed

Many people don't know the difference between the invasive pampas and native toetoe.

Police 'trespassed' in holiday home meth lab

Police had no right to go onto the property where the meth lab was hidden, a lawyer says.

Wellington trains stopped after earlier overhead power issue

All lines into the city were stopped due to an overhead power fault.

Wellington haka pedestrian signals nearly scrapped

They were only allowed after last-minute intervention by NZTA's acting chief executive.

Police push for use of 'secret evidence' against blogger

Should police be allowed to use secret evidence to defend themselves?