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Free speech v hate speech: University postpones debate after student backlash
Event pushed back after fears it could be a platform for hate speech.
Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had
His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
Anti-war protesters turn Wellington's Bucket Fountain red
Posters have also been stuck around its perimeter.
Anzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy Kiro
OPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.
Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'
'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumours
A candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.
'Flabbergasted': Stolen swipe card reappears in Antarctica 13 years on
A missing swipe card from Wellington has gone on a heck of a journey.
Gone in six seconds: Injured footballers on long road back to fitness
A sportsman who suffered a horror knee injury six seconds into a match opens up.
Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington.
'Didn’t stand up to scrutiny': Reading Cinema deal another loss for Wellington mayor
The Wellington Mayor has lost another key project in her plan to rejuvenate the city.
Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
Wellington’s controversial Reading Cinemas deal canned by council
Wellington City Council has announced it's ended negotiations with Reading International.
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
'It’s just not human': Concert-goer left for dead on Wellington road
'It looks like he’s been through [an] industrial machine, smashing his body around.'
Te Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panel
Protestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.
Mum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured baby
The baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
Pedestrian seriously injured in suspected Wellington hit-and-run
The person was located by a ride-share driver on Sunday morning.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles
Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour
Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
Old Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fire
Fenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
Woman's body found in Wellington Harbour
The woman was thought to be aged between 60 and 70.
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Man slashes tyres in Porirua: Police ask for information from public to find offender
The man was seen slashing tyres on Lyttleton Ave about 1pm Saturday.