Women’s side of the story is represented in Johnsonville’s heartfelt Anzac window display. Susan Bradley was moved by the story of her own great grandmother. COURTNEY DAY 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

Eva McGauley gets her wish as Ministry of Social Development set to launch online messaging service. SAMUEL ROBINSON reports.

Constitution enthusiasm dampened by minister at launch of Palmer book

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

A new store in Johnsonville offers expats a taste of home and Kiwis a taste of adventure.

The harbourside community came together to mark 50 years since the tragedy.

ELI HILL reports on a class tasked with producing a show for the opening of their new campus in the heart of Wellington

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

Kiwi-born Moth’s close friend attended the Te Auaha opening. He talks with LAURA WILTSHIRE about her legacy

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

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

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

Close to 14,000 visitors are coming to Wellington this weekend, providing a $7.2 million boost for the local economy.

ANDREW BEVIN does the numbers, and finds a “mellow” crowd has helped.

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

LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to young women with Asperger’s Syndrome who represent the hidden numbers

How does a Pākeha become a respected kaumātua? LAURA WILTSHIRE visits the marae her great grandfather helped create.

Parliamentary vote puts anti-blasphemy law over the first hurdle

The Highlanders unbeaten run was ended this weekend when they went down to the Hurricanes 29-12 in Wellington.

The Hurricanes are on a roll with three straight wins after they defeated the Highlanders in Wellington 29-12.

Te Papa has promised interactive learning and environmental education will be part of new exhibitions being built over the next two years. The natural history exhibitions, which include Mountain to Sea, Awesome Forces and Nature Space will be dismantled after Easter to make room for new projects. The current shows were installed in 1998. Head […]

The people behind a support group for managers in Wellington are ready to hit the road. Managers Anonymous is a weekly meet up for managers who are struggling to manage difficult situations in the workplace. Facilitator Adam Shand started the group when he and his sister Amy realised too many managers aren’t actually trained, they’re […]

With Auckland hitting back at the claim Wellington City Council in its latest long term draft that “Wellington is known as the culture capital of New Zealand”, the debate is not going away. So SAM ROBINSON asks the experts.

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

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

A petition was handed to parliament yesterday calling on the government to stop deep sea oil mining, BLAIR MOCKETT captures the action.

Tertiary Education Union boss Sandra Grey says new review must recognise that cutting courses, facilities and tutors is bad planning in cyclical downturns.

THOMAS CROSKERY canvasses opinion ahead of review.

Ethiopian cuisine has been brought to Wellington by former refugees. SAPEER MAYRON reports on the latest in a string of eateries.

Claims of 9 years of undervaluing and underfunding teachers are behind a series of meetings around the country this week. The meetings, run by New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa, offer teachers and principals a chance to discuss pressing issues such as teacher shortages and inadequate resources. National Executive member Liam Rutherford says change […]

20 rare book shave been donated to the Alexander Turnbull library in Wellington.

Over 100,000 people have called on the government to end the practice of farrow caging sows.

The Crusaders are without All Blacks Ryan Crotty and Samuel Whitelock for this weeks game against the Highlanders.

The Hurricanes have topped the New Zealand conference after beating the Crusaders in Wellington on Saterday.

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

The students of the brand new Te Auaha building appear to be settling in well despite some early teething problems.

Welingtonians are expressing their anger over plans by NZ Post to close the Newtown branch. Newtown residents this week  handed in an 8,000 plus signature petition calling on the government to keep NZ Post offices open. NZ post announced the closures last year. Rongotai MP Paul Eagle says the post offices are an important social […]

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

New Zealand’s year long celebration of women’s voting rights launched today at Government House. Laura Wiltshire reports.

Building more houses, rather than topping up wages, is answer says the author of the Salvation Army State of the Nation report. LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to Alan Johnson.

Building more houses, rather than topping up wages, is only answer says report author. LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to Alan Johnson.

State of the Nation report puts the spotlight on pokie machine operators. Thomas Airey reports.

Homelessness predicted to rise as wage and housing cost gap widens

Despite more houses being built New Zealand’s population is growing at a rate the current house numbers cannot contain.

New Zealand is richer, but New Zealanders are not, according to the annual State of the Nation report produced by the Salvation Army. There are too many negative statistics that too many Kiwis fall into. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

There isn’t enough qualified teachers to match the number of children enrolled in early childhood care.

The Salvation Army releases it’s tenth State of The Nation report in Wellington tomorrow.

New building breaks monopoly on Johnsonville commercial real estate, says community leader

‘Whakatū Wāhine’ to celebrate 125 years of women’s voting rights – that’s what the Ministry for Women wants Kiwis to do. The phrase means Women Stand Up and represents not just women, but all people, standing up for women’s rights. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

A recent outbreak of whooping cough is expected to be around for a while. BRONTE WILSON reports.

Rocket Lab’s successful launch will benefit New Zealand and the world. BRONTE WILSON reports.

Law professor offers pro bono appeal so parents can get the baby name they want.

The Aoteroa Legalise Cannabis Party is looking forward to the day it no longer needs to exist.

Students are complaining about the tactics uses by landlords while trying to secure accommodation, the Victoria University Student’s says. AIMEE EASTWOOD reports.

The SPCA are warning people to take extra care of their pets during this hot summer as they continue to see cases of animal injuries as a result of the hot weather.

While tanning may look healthy, in reality you’re causing damage to your skin.

New Zealand’s successful rocket launch has piqued interest in space science here.

With Waitangi Day approaching people in Wellington’s Civic Square had a chance to say what Waitangi Day means to them.

New Zealanders can now discuss political issues effecting them on a new online forum run by two former political hopefuls. Next Best Thing NZ is a Facebook page run by former Opportunities Party members Dr Jenny Condie and Jessica Hammond Doube. Dr Jenny Condie says they want to encourage New Zealanders take political action. Dr […]

Merry Christmas from students and staff at Whitireia Journalism and Broadcasting everyone. Have a great break.

WATCH: Thousands of people in Johnsonville turned out to watch Santa and his band of elves at the annual Christmas parade.

There are fears that a seismic survey by the controversial ship the Amazon Warrior could disturb marine life, in particular Blue Whales. AIMEE EASTWOOD reports.