Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre
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Interislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rules
KiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.
New Wellington music venue's opening delayed, shows postponed
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Road between Kāpiti and Upper Hutt closed due to slips
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'No social responsibility': Posties refuse to deliver 'misinformation'
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Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
Hillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end dining
Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.
Wellington restaurant owner celebrating ten years in business
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Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed
A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.
Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’
Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.
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'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims
Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.
'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars
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Aratere grounding: 26 lessons learned from the accident
The Interislander ferry ran aground about 9.30pm on June 21 in Tītoki Bay.
Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation
The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.
Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials
'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'
New member inducted into touch rugby's Hall of Fame
George Jahnke, 50, has been involved in eight World Cups and played 96 games for NZ.
Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again
The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.
'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year
'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.
Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.
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Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils
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Violent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justice
Court finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.