The royal visitors put Wellington’s Maranui cafe in the spotlight on Monday as LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
Passengers on the Island Bay bus got more than they paid for as NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.
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University robot rolls into the winner’s circle at international competition. BONNIE MOSEN reports.
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The Nutcracker ballet will offer audio description to blind audience members. BONNIE MOSEN reports.
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Broadband use is rising rapidly In this country. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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The Green Party wants an overhaul to the benefit system. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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Cashless society is bad news for Cats Protection League. COURTNEY DAY reports:
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A community fun day helps raise awareness on World Homeless day. NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.
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The Kitchen is highlighting it’s work supporting the homeless.NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.
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Wellingtonians disagree with Finance Minister about rainy day surplus. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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60 000 guests expected in town for fashion event. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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NIWA is warning El Niño is already on its way as LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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Mooncake celebrated at the The Salvation Army Chinese Church. COURTNEY DAY documents.
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Customs says regular travelers shouldn’t fear electronic searches. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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Council can’t help residents concerned about an abandoned site as LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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Nga Taonga hosted a screening of the acclaimed film this week as NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.
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A petition wants government to rethink the way it interacts with the visually impaired. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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The event attracted an enthusiastic but small crowd at the National Library , as COURTNEY DAY documents.
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Māori needs to be embedded in mainstream media to survive. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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Annual tulip event attracts thousands. COURTNEY DAY documents.
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Students write on wall to practice te reo Māori. BONNIE MOSEN reports:
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Māori speaking dolls are utilising technology to build te reo Māori. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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LISTEN: Technology is changing how te reo Māori speakers are utilising conversational Māori.
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Kupu helps you learn te reo using your phone camera. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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The night at a Newtown bar involved songs from Te Kupu and Amba Holly. COURTNEY DAY reports.
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A Wellington bilingual café uses coffee cards to help customers order coffee
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LISTEN: The Cancer Society is focusing on digital fundraising this Daffodil Day. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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LISTEN: “South Easterly with teeth” biting into North Island, says Metservice. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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LISTEN:The best burger in Wellington is flipped in a food truck. NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT reports.
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LISTEN: Teacher negotiations continue but strike action isn’t off the table. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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A spring storm disrupted flights and ferries on Tuesday. COURTNEY DAY reports.
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Recent bus changes impact on Brooklyn Library users. Nikita Rawnsley Wratt reports.
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Synthetic cannabis is becoming drug of choice for many workers. NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT reports.
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Principal says parents’ behavior online can affect their kids. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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Oncoming traffic will no longer be a problem for feeding Kererū. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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New law aims to improve relationships between landlords and tenants, as LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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LISTEN: A change in attitude seen as answer to suicide problem. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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Local Government New Zealand want to make it easier to charge people. COURTNEY DAY reports.
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Thousands of native trees are being given away in a bid to boost Kereru numbers. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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Colder weather is forcing Rats indoors. COURTNEY DAY reports.
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Four Hutt Valley schools have joined forces to promote mental health awareness. Courtney Day reports.
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Coffee prices are rising but one local roaster is setting a new trend. NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports .
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Devices should be encouraged in classes according to lecturer. NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.
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Wellington On A Plate features a number of vegan dishes this year. MOLLY HANCOCK reports.
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LISTEN: Netsafe CEO has some simple tips for online safety. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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The BSA wants to know about your kid’s viewing habits. BONNIE MOSEN reports.
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LISTEN: New urinals are a little too public according to one French man. NICO HENDRICKS reports.
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Hopes a private members bill will get cross party support . LEAH TEBBUTT reports
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Teachers are missing out on time with their children due to job pressure. LEAH TEBBUTT reports:
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Striking teachers say they’re happy to strike again if demands aren’t met. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.
Teachers strike to improve the lot of students with additional needs. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.
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A clear message from teachers bouyed up by solid community support. BONNIE MOSEN reports.
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Kitten season in Wellington is ending, which causes a bigger demand for foster careers
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Domestic online retail sales are growing at a faster pace than international, but all is not lost for in-store retail. JULIA STEEL reports.
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Boutique gift shop withstands earthquake strengthening. LEAH TEBBUTT catches the vibe in photos
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World environment day and world ocean day occurred side by side recently, with the aim this year to reduce plastic pollution. COURTNEY DAY documents.
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Wellington exercise studio Up Fitness uses spices up the traditional workout. Newswire reporter Molly Hancock takes a look.
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Wellington locals gather with their dogs for the charity event Big Dog Walk With Lots of Dogs. Newswire reporter Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt joined in.
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Sally Bain devotes her free time to conservation. Newswire reporter Nicholas Hendricks spent a day documenting her activities.
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Wellington’s historic Cuba Street is a slice of Bohemia filled with buskers, quaint shops, cosy and kooky cafes. Bonnie Mosen explores.
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Newly renamed lake honours George Bain’s contribution to reserve and region’s environment
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Classical pianist Maria Mo plays Michael Parekowhai’s piano as part of This is New Zealand exhibition displayed at Wellington City Gallery. LEAH TEBBUT reports.
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The daily Last Post ceremony held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park ends in November.
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Yarns in Barns Festival launches new author who is already into the second book in a trilogy
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Wellington’s emergent vaping culture may have been fuelled by the city’s fondness for food and drink.
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Some of the $872m in food Kiwis discard annually is find its way to good homes. BONNIE MOSEN reports
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The Wellington artist may have passed away but her daughter is ensuring her work lives on
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Lower Hutt Mayor excited about safety for walkers and cyclists up Wainui Hill. COURTNEY DAY reports.
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Coach Tim Mannix and co-captain Josh Southall talk to ZACHARY GRAHAM as their rugby season starts
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As Palestinians die at Israel fence a Palestinian journalist shares stories in NZ
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Long fight for statue inspired by need for ‘symbol of positivity’ has made council think about public art
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Neil Ieremia’s newest work will be shown in Porirua before touring the world. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.
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The humble cakery customises cakes everyone can enjoy. BONNIE MOSEN takes a look.
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The portrait group which meets in Karori welcomes all artists, and talks to JULIA STEEL.
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Greer Samuel took audience, including dad, to dark places as abused child in lead role at BATS Theatre.
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City Mission’s winter appeal with a caffeinated boost for low income families. SAM ROBINSON reports.
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Kiwi developers new virtual reality game based around South Island railways shows NZ to world
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Lower Hutt musician grew up with piano and guitar and is now playing the computer
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Erica Duthie and Staun Ashby want to inspire others not interested in black or white box galleries
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Wellingtonians walking to work get scrumptious surprise and SALLY HEMING’s hungry for the news
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