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Open mic nights and live entertainment at Kotuku Cafe add to Waiwhetu’s life.

More than 30,000 Germans live in NZ, and the Goethe Institut supports the language and culture.

Volunteers ensure World War 2 history is not forgotten by maintaining the old Karori gun fortress.

Community rallies to make sure the annual ANZAC day parade takes place in Wainuiomata.

In 12 months, new Johnsonville rugby coach Mason Lawrence has improved team performances.

The damp weather doesn’t deter crowds as popular British royals say goodbye to Wellington and NZ.

Parents drop their their kids at Miramar’s Holy Cross school and then stay to learn English.

Successful festival puts paid to claims that Wellington’s Churton Park is a suburb without a heart

Northern United and Hurricanes Academy player Aukuso Tuitama in NZ Under-20s training group.

Stylist and motivator Lisa O’Neill talks about how kiwi women need to love their bodies more.

Locals eye Wellington as the perfect city to get their car share company ‘Shyft’ into gear.

Turning 60 was the catalyst behind Jenny O’Connor’s new book ‘Visible’. A record of 60 women at 60.

Councillor wants to get to bottom of whatever is regularly polluting a community asset.

The Trelissick Park Group has had regional funding cut and wants city council to make up the shortfall.

Injury and illness have not stopped breakthrough first-class season for wicket keeper and batsman.

Principal Janice Shramka is enthusiastic about her school’s role in the community.

Greenacres School principal is implementing much needed change in the school and the community.

St Anthony’s School in Seatoun reaping the results after adopting a new learning scheme.

Totara Park School principal is hoping the roll won’t grow too much saying its size is its strength.

Amesbury school is a school of the future with no desks and 21st century technology.

Naenae Primary School is looking to the future after striking a perfect harmony of education and positivity.

After grieving the loss of a family friend and mentor 15 year old Conan Burt shaved his head for cancer.

Amesbury school is a school of the future with no desks and 21st century technology.

Newtown Primary School is developing its learning environments to better suit kids in modern society.

It’s Caffeine Awareness month and one of the events was Caffienation on the waterfront.

Soon solar panels could be powering the local school thanks to the fair’s fundraising.

Football tournament ‘Culture Kicks’ still continues to be a big success after eight years.

Wellingtonians brought their rugs, bean bags and picnics to Waitangi Park for a movie under the stars.

Hutt City Council and Hutt Rotary Club combine resources to put on an outdoor sculpture show.

School yard bullying is no longer the biggest problem schools face. Social media abuse has arrived.

The ‘Inside Out’ project has gone from Ecuador to Nepal, Mexico, Palestine and now Wellington.

Thousands of Wellingtonians squeeze into Kilbirnie for a day in the sun

Day trek takes between six and eight hours, and is one of New Zealand’s nine great walks.

Riding for the Disabled prepare to host event in Upper Hutt for first time.

One hour, two shows, four actors and many laughs as performing arts student take to BATS.

Wellington’s Botanic Garden has been lit up for the New Zealand Festival.

MORE than 32 teams are expected at the eight annual multicultural football tournament on Saturday.

Wainuiomata Little Theatre has a new leading man for its production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Lessons give potential members a taste of defensive martial art.

Porirua’s annual Creekfest health festival brought 25,000 people together.

Wellington’s coffee is in the world’s top 10, according to a CNN rating.

Wellington Museum of City and Sea is looking for $1.6 million in council plan pitch.

Public and organisers give at this year’s Creekfest thumbs up at day-long festival.

Tent gives Creekfest visitors about local initiatives, and gets feedback on what public want.

The latest storm hit the capital’s south coast soon after locals got to take part in The Great Seawall Debate.

An open letter to residents this week kicks off a drive to win the hearts and minds of Lower Hutt ratepayers.

Victoria University School of Architecture and Design students show their creations from 300 hours of work.

Natalie Smith is the 2014 Whitireia-Toi Poneke Artist in Residence. As she settles into her space, she talks with MIKE METCALFE about the year ahead, and her work.

The Wainuiomata Community Board is helping form a group to fill the void left by the RSA closure last year.

Wellington came alive for the annual sevens Parade which welcomes the international teams to the city.

An internet safety programme has been launched for primary and secondary children around the country.

A Wellington illustrator, animator and designer organises meet ups for local artists to network.

Countdown to 2024 lift-off after beating 199,000 others to still be in running for space trip.

In her second term, the ward councillor wants to draw on Wainuiomata’s translation of ‘big water’.

Performer pays tribute to iwi radio’s part in giving Maori music a place to be heard.

Kirsten Terito is about to release her first album in English, but another te reo one is on the way.

Te Reo Taranaki Charitable Trust has already put 120 people in the region through its courses.

New kapa haka uniforms the goal for St Bernard’s and Sacred Heart students.

Horses, hats and heels at Wellington Cup day are captured through photos.

Upper Hutt and Hutt City Councils alert for algae levels which can be fatal to dogs.

Island Bay man John Shorland is again outside his comfort zone as he turns to a 100 year old art form.

Locals and visitors have written their personal stories for Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui exhibition.

Wainuiomata Community Board is hoping to connect to a wider audience.

On February 21 hundreds of performers fill Civic Square for a massive party and everyone is welcome.

Wellington’s waterfront will be lined with crazy costumes on Monday for the annual event.

Khan will have to deal with female Star Trek leads and picnic baskets in the park.

Professor is drawn to the beauty and aesthetic appeal of maths, rather than its usefulness.

Newswire took to the streets to see what Wellington thinks of not refreshing Christmas decorations.

Wairarapa REAP has helped a group of women with their sewing skills and also their English.

Arrow FM has presented South Wairarapa community boards with the idea of their own radio programme.

A council project has brightened up Berhampore and Newtown with designs and painting by local kids.

Thousands will flock to the Wairarapa for this year’s LaDeDa festival at Daisybank Farm.

Upper Hutt City Council is consulting the community on where to house an increasing population.

A hilltop site in Melrose has been described as Wellington’s best kept secret garden.

Cycling is a way of life for Ione Johnson and Eden Cruise, who have bigger goals.

Iranian basketball referees Fatemeh Fazel and Rouhi Maher enjoy officiating together as a married couple.

The Wellington City Council Youth group have been a great success according to Youth Council director

Dash of santas from Frank Kitts Park to Waitangi Park and back.

Artist Sarah Matthew returns to New Zealand for art exhibition inspired by remote environment.

The Wellington sevens team got off to a good start finishing third in the Auckland sevens