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Forty-year-old street fair delivers the goods as a local school fundraiser

Motorists don’t want rail investment “crowding out” roading projects, the Automobile Association says.

Reacting to a report calling for more rail investment, the AA warns against rail at the expense of road funding. THOMAS CROSKERY reports.

Defeat to Melbourne Victory continues run of second half defensive lapses

Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan supports separate space for cyclists.

A shared space with pedestrians, would amount to throwing everyone together to fight it out, he said. THOMAS CROSKERY reports.

The cops sometimes get a bad rap. LAURA WILTSHIRE went along for a ride along and saw the human side

Wellington’s Zinefest proved popular as ever with enthusiasts filling the hall. SAPEER MAYRON reports.

Dunedin comes up with idea of Wellington organising national body, but didn’t ask anyone in capital

The anti-marriage equality campaign in Australia put children in at the centre of their argument.

LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to a relieved parent, and looks at claims debunked by science.

The 2017 Kristallnacht Memorial Concert was captured by photographer SAPEER MAYRON at the St James Theatre last month.

The SPCA of Wellington survives on volunteer help. LAURA WILTSHIRE visited and documented some of their work.

Reporter BRONTE WILSON joins marine biologist Josh Brian in his lab for the day as he researches coral DNA.

New Zealand’s football capital dresses in All White for World Cup Qualifier. THOMAS AIREY follows the crowd to the Westpac Stadium.

A year on from the Kaikoura earthquake, Wellington is still healing. ANDREW BEVIN documents the damage and recovery.

Traditional Indian festival lights up Wellington waterfront. THOMAS CROSKERY captures the event in photos.

Protesters attempted to shut down the weapons protest held in Wellington. BLAIR MOCKETT caught the action.

The digital age is bring art collectors and artists together more easily.

Hunting is very much part of New Zealand culture. ELIJAH HILL joins a pig hunt excursion.

Twilight tours introduced over summer at Zealandia. ISOBELLE TOLLEMACHE reports.

Cultural divide in Aotearoa inspires thought-provoking art. ISOBELLE TOLLEMACHE reports.

City, regional council and NZTA will on Wednesday announce the latest blueprint to ease Wellington traffic congestion. After saving the Basin Reserve once already, defenders of the landmark are watching with interest. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

SPCA annual appeal time, and Sarah McMullan tracked down a boy in 1955 photo

Developer Richard Burrell scolded Wellington City councillors for considering loaning money to building owners to stop masonry and parappets falling off – but they voted for the plan. THOMAS CROSKERY reports from the council City Strategy Committee meeting.

Three buidlings, three days, 700-plus people, 10,000 boxes – LAURA WILTSHIRE reports on the big move

The public gathered on the grounds of Parliament for Governor General Dame Patsy Reedy’s arrival.

Locals turn out to hear expressway plans at Te Horo meeting, and economic benefits are being hailed

Māori journalism and books were celebrated in Wellington last night. ELIJAH HILL talks to one of the award winners about her dream for Māori in mainstream news.

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

Wellington’s Stitch’n’Bitch group is helping revive an interest in knitting, and many of them are younger

As the one year anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake approaches, Wellington Regional Emergency Management is schooling locals up on new hubs.

THOMAS CROSKERY reports on one of the meetings in Karori.

Wellington’s Guy Fawkes Day fireworks are no more. Next year they light up the mid-winter festival for Matariki. AIMEE EASTWOOD spoke to city councillor Jill Day about the move.

On October 10th 2017, police and protesters clash at “Weapons Expo”. AIMEE EASTWOOD captured the action.

Killer Kiwi horror films are in the spotlight thanks to a collaboration with NZ On Air

Waterfront Watch hopes submissions are impartial and independent, but many in favour are from outside city

The proposed building at site 9 in Kumutoto on the Wellington Waterfront will supply much needed high quality office space to Wellington

ANDREW BEVIN reports.

Environment, community key for the next generation of leaders of a student legal advocacy group

Locals farewell trolley buses amid calls for sustainable transport.

Public had just five days to digest latest plans from consultation for last remaining building site

The last trolley bus will roll through the streets of Wellington today, despite last minute attempts to save the Wellington icons.

Kiwis’ need for Chinese language, cultural knowledge underlined amid growth of Mandarin in schools

Parties in the new coalition government were clear in their campaigning that they were against charter schools.

LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to the CEO of a high profile charter school and to the teachers’ union about how they see the future.

On the streets of the left-leaning capital, people spoken to are mostly satisfied with the election result

The Wellington Smallbore Rifle Association used its annual prizegiving to celebrate centenary

Labour candidate acknowledges hard fight in race for Eagle’s old council seat.

Working from home and living outside the city centre are boosting the property market thanks to CBD property issues.

ANDREW BEVIN reports.

Wellington brothel owner Mary Brennan (above) disagrees with a book attacking the global sex industry. BRONTE WILSON reports.

To help ease the nerves, yet prepare you for the “big moment”, SARAH MCMULLAN has created this playlist

Police have arrested a number of protesters outside Westpac Stadium for blocking a roadway leading into a weapons expo. BLAIR MOCKETT reports.

New Zealanders voted on Saturday night to elect a government and the results were inconclusive.

LISTEN: ELI HILL recaps how things went down at the Wharewaka Labour Party gathering in Wellington when Jacinda Ardern gave her end of election day speech up on the screen… and how Gareth Morgan got it wrong.

LAURA WILTSHIRE surveys the political landscape in which people should be wary of predictions

Four more years a good result for young National voters

Having secured their place in Parliament, Teall Crossen and the Greens are looking forward.

Wellington Central’s Nicola Willis and Mana’s Euon Murrell gather with their supporters at bar

Robertson and party faithful reckon youth quake still hidden in special votes

LAURA WILTSHIRE reports from the Wharewaka in Wellington and Labour’s party.

The crowd could grab a slice of pizza from next door and watch a live stream of the New Zealand Election

Labour faithful mingle with MPs Grant Robertson (Wellington Central), Greg O’Connor (Ohariu), Kris Faafoi (Mana) and Ginny Anderson (Hutt South).

Enthusiastic Labour supporters at the Wharewaka in Wellington visually captured by BLAIR MOCKETT.

Children voting at Vogelmorn Bowling Club give the Labour/Greens coalition a majority.

Tension and excitement fill the air at Victoria University student bar The Hunter Lounge

ANDREW BEVIN tracks the tussle between National and Labour in the 1 News Colmar Brunton polls leading up to today’s election.

WATCH: Despite the increased number of early voters, convenience and tradition were among the reasons why Rongotai voters waited for Election Day to hit the polls. Voting booths are open until 7pm today. BRONTE WILSON reports.

Polling booths are open until 7pm for New Zealanders to cast their ballot

As Te Reo in schools added to the political debate in the elections, AIMEE EASTWOOD listens to her experience.

Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern arrived at Victoria University to a rousing welcome by students. Increasing rain didn’t deter the selfie-takers. BRONTE WILSON reports.

Advocacy group for youth in the criminal justice system produces a scorecard

Wellington City Council to consult on cycle lane in iconic bay

Young photographer takes our youth voting problem into her own hands

WATCH: Greens say policy recognises the 48% of Kiwis who rent their homes

124 years since women gained the franchise, Ardern encourages students at Victoria University to vote

Will Saturday’s election will be the cause of our destruction? ELIJAH HILL reports.

Circus, dance, music, Māori and Pacific performers turn on lights for Te Auaha ahead of opening in 2018.

Riders Against Teenage Suicide (R.A.T.S.) on their motorbikes played a part in bringing the message to Parliament.

SARAH McMULLAN talks to riders about protecting their tamariki.

UNICEF’s U-report is helping young New Zealanders voice their opinions on political issues with the election just over a week away.

Homelessness, low home ownership described as tragedy and outrage

The lights are on at Wellington’s new creative institute. BRONTE WILSON reports on the celebration for the building which will host Whitireia and Weltec students from 2018.