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All hail Wellington, our cycling capital
Bright ideas that make cities better: The Bloomberg cycling awards.
Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice
Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden
Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving: Councillors slam bus lane plan
Councillor says transport plan has forgotten about the 40,000 people who live in the east.
Whangārei Boys’ High claims six awards at national Shakespeare competition
Northland students enjoyed great onstage success at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
High-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for now
The man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Building fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police reveal
Police said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.
Manchester City age-grader the perfect 10 for Napier City Rovers
A former Premier League hopeful is lighting up New Zealand Football's Central League.
Wellington's 1000 affordable apartment units target in doubt
A councillor says the programme has run out of puff.
Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers
Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.
Who would you call first if you won Lotto?
The man stared at his phone for 20 minutes after discovering he'd won.
Scene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly Bay
Neighbours warned of asbestos threat.
Opinion: Wellington's Mayor needs a win, hints one is coming
Tory Whanau's election honeymoon is over after eight months in the city's top job.
Tama Potaka: There were only 3 sports you could play — rugby, rugby or rugby
National's Tama Potaka likes to keep physically and mentally agile.
Loafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder charges
The man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.
Significant delays expected after serious crash on Kāpiti Coast
The crash happened near the restaurant Fisherman's table.
Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways
Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.
‘I despair’: Seventh councillor has no confidence in Wellington transport plan
The $7.4b transport plan is shaping up to be an election issue in the capital.
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
Volunteer recognised for environmental and community efforts
Dianne Buchan has been a volunteer all her life and has received a Queen's Service Medal.
‘No one should be exploited at work’: Strippers meet with MPs
“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."
'Predator’s paradise': Woman claims she was raped by Christian dating app match
She also allegedly matched with a convicted killer and a convicted fraudster on the app.
'Entitled to a private life': Wellington mayor hits back at attendance attacks
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has faced scrutiny for her absence at events and meetings.
NZ’s top cop subpoenaed as insurance battle over house fire goes ‘thermonuclear’
Peter Work was fighting his insurance company over a housefire they say he lit.
Board games are not a trivial pursuit, says WellyCon founder
1400 gamers expected at NZ's biggest board game convention this weekend.
Kia Mau festival has 'something for everyone'
Kia Mau is bringing Māori and Pasifika theatre music and art to the capital.
'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedy
Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.
Women face more barriers to effective contraception than the prescription fee
This Government looks out of touch with the actual problems women face.
Loafers Lodge fire: Man charged with five counts of murder
The man has already been charged with two counts of arson.
'Heckled and booed': Wellington mayor angers residents at public meeting
But residents say she's in the wrong job if she cannot handle audience questions.