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Newly renamed lake honours George Bain’s contribution to reserve and region’s environment

The daily Last Post ceremony held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park ends in November.

Yarns in Barns Festival launches new author who is already into the second book in a trilogy

Wellington’s emergent vaping culture may have been fuelled by the city’s fondness for food and drink.

Some of the $872m in food Kiwis discard annually is find its way to good homes. BONNIE MOSEN reports

The Wellington artist may have passed away but her daughter is ensuring her work lives on

Lower Hutt Mayor excited about safety for walkers and cyclists up Wainui Hill. COURTNEY DAY reports.

Coach Tim Mannix and co-captain Josh Southall talk to ZACHARY GRAHAM as their rugby season starts

As Palestinians die at Israel fence a Palestinian journalist shares stories in NZ

Long fight for statue inspired by need for ‘symbol of positivity’ has made council think about public art

Neil Ieremia’s newest work will be shown in Porirua before touring the world. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.

The humble cakery customises cakes everyone can enjoy.  BONNIE MOSEN takes a look.

The portrait group which meets in Karori welcomes all artists, and talks to JULIA STEEL.

Greer Samuel took audience, including dad, to dark places as abused child in lead role at BATS Theatre.

City Mission’s winter appeal with a caffeinated boost for low income families. SAM ROBINSON reports.

Kiwi developers new virtual reality game based around South Island railways shows NZ to world

Lower Hutt musician grew up with piano and guitar and is now playing the computer

Erica Duthie and Staun Ashby want to inspire others not interested in black or white box galleries

Wellingtonians walking to work get scrumptious surprise and SALLY HEMING’s hungry for the news

Te Auaha musicians held their first Wednesday gig today, the first of many open to the public

Muppet mania marches on Wellington. BONNIE MOSEN reports.

Students leading project to get warm clothing to schools talk to NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT

Artefact makers hope to connect taonga physically, and in hearts and minds. LEAH TEBBUT reports

Two new theatres full of mix of professional and student performances. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.

US pro footballer Matt Sheldon has 170,000 YoutTube followers. NIC ORR reports.

Blind Queenstown musician reflects on life, love, and music at 50 with BONNIE MOSEN

Guests enjoyed a preview of Maori TV’s new series, Artefact, at Te Papa. BRONTE WILSON reports.

The barbershop is all about the atmosphere, Te Auaha barbering tutor Daimon Johnson tells NIC ORR

Vero’s early life marked by families living in fear, so she is happy to be in NZ

Wellington Phoenix players encourage young soccer stars of the future

Consultation about to close on the latest cycleway plan from Oriental Bay to Miramar

People have their heads shaved in shop window to raise money and awareness for leukaemia, blood

Chloe Syder hopes to use Te Auaha as a creative stepping stone to help pursue an artistic career

A futuristic pod will be used in training with a new NZQA qualification in NZ

Students at Te Auaha NZ Institute of Creativity are asked what difference the fees-free policy has made

Wellington Comedy Fest shows, musical events and more planned to be held in Te Auaha’s theatre spaces

Mojo coffee cart serves up cups of creativity to Te Auaha students. BONNIE MOSEN reports.

Tim Trengrove, from Predator Free Northland, wants traps in every backyard and council help.

Photographer wants drone buyers licenced so because laws penalise responsible professionals

School which survived closure threat makes it to centenary with plenty of stories

Wellington Harbourside market continues to draw in large crowds. SAMUEL ROBINSON took a look.

Captain Alyssa Best, coach Alistair McDonald reflect on teamwork and mental strength

Constitution enthusiasm dampened by minister at launch of Palmer book

Wellington’s creative community recognised in website standing – and you can cast a vote

Wellington rabbit owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated against the RHDV1 virus

A new store in Johnsonville offers expats a taste of home and Kiwis a taste of adventure. BONNIE MOSEN takes a visit.

A discussion on climate change emphasises the need for better public transport . BRONTE WILSON reports.

Solway Primary School’s new Principal steers school into 21st century learning

Locals need to get used to leaving cars home as council pushes more laneway projects

Snapper on all services, bike carriers, lower prices for students, and more bus-only lanes are wanted

A pro-monarchy group says we would be giving up one of the most stable forms of democracy

Kiwi’s working for living wage accredited employers will receive and extra 35c an hour from September

Enrollments projected to climb into thousands with its free course

The Māori electoral option determines which electoral roll they’ll be on for the next two General Elections

Illegal protest posters go up same day defence boss Keating steps down

Parliamentary vote puts anti-blasphemy law over the first hurdle

Students pressure the Government to stop oil exploration. BRONTE WILSON reports.

CubaDupa has attracted festival-goers from around the country, including the Waugh family. Zac Graham reports on the start of day one in Wellington.

CubaDupa crowds pouring through Te Auaha got a glimpse into the creative world of make-up artistry

Justin Lester dressed up to promote CubaDupa thanks to make-up artistry tutors from Te Auaha

Explorer and serial adventurer, Brando Yelavich will be one of two kiwis attempting the crossing in May.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce says it is offering courses because Te Reo important for business

People have their heads shaved in shop window to raise money and awareness for leukaemia, blood

Zena Campbell was remembered at a vigil in the city as AIMEE EASTWOOD reports.

Kiwis recognise World Water Day but is our water worth celebrating? BRONTE WILSON reports.

Circus is one of several degree programmes at Te Auaha as Sarah McMullan reports.

International and local icons share space in 4000-square-metre Toi Art

Police look to improve the uneasy relationship with the rainbow community. AIMEE EASTWOOD reports.

A global altruism movement sets up in Wellington. BRONTE WILSON reports.

New Zealand’s cultural capital has a new Institute of Creativity . LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

Almost 10,000 people sign petition to save popular bus service. ELI HILL reports.

The brand new Te Auaha Institute of Creativity officially opened on Monday night as BLAIR MOCKETT reports

Pacific art shares space with international icons in 4000-square-metre Toi Art

Potential home buyers need to block out all the noise they hear in the media and just keep going

Homelessness predicted to rise as wage and housing cost gap widens

Children in poverty are a stark reminder our growing economy is no indicator the country is doing well.

The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report throws up horrifying meth statistics.

Salvation Army report cards says rental costs are outstripping incomes for everyone

The economy can be ok, but have issues on some areas, says Shamubeel Equab.

Kiwi housing issues mean tenants have to be looked after legally, says Renters United.