Harriet Bright is hanging twice in the Adam Portraiture Awards

High cost to prevent Waiohine River wipe-out.

Council says all good for swimming – just not after rain.

Stephen Press among world’s best with camera

Surfers warned out of water as orcas feed in frenzy

Councillors to state business interests on public register.

EXPRESSING your opinion these days is easier than ever. SABRINA DANKEL looks at how nearly 20,000 clicks on the web “save” Radio New Zealand.

Nearly 10,000 people oppose proposed Wellywood sign.

The Prime Minister and his Cabinet, no less, have spoken up to protect the Governor-General’s views and privacy.

High rise buildings mustn’t spoil his outlook, they say in a town plan submission to the city council, reports CHRIS ARMSTRONG.

Evans Bay School ditches camp for local outdoors

Chile earthquake dampens welcome party in Porirua.

Fundraising needed to replace rescue boat.

Councillors expected to remedy bungled building fee increase.

How consent charges were raised earlier than planned.

More emphasis may go on day-to-day use of the language.

Multi-storey housing plan draws flood of protest.

Trees a waste of ratepayers’ dollars or money well spent?

Dragon-boat teams in fierce competition on the water.

People spread ashes on Botanical Gardens rosebeds.

Fear gives way to nonchalance on Capital City Sunday.

Wellingtonians seemed undeterred by tsunami warnings.

New Zealand-born Indians have added elements of Christianity from their adoptive country to their traditional funerals, reports BRENDA COTTINGHAM.

Tuvalu youth group says new church more vital than rising sea.

SLIDESHOW: More than 200 respond to protest call.

Hundreds demonstrate against government RNZ funding freeze.

People queue out the door for Phoenix playoff tickets.

“Joke” auction makes surprise donation for Women’s Refuge.

Thai cultural day raises money for unpaid Buddhist monks.

Hutt picture frame shop closing after three moves in two years.

Former PM came home to receive honours, brief Foreign Affairs.

Hutt Valley teen aims to be professional skater.

Mystery package causes commuter delays.

BEN STRANG puts his case for a smoking ban on Wellington’s streets and in public places like toilets.

Weather denies chance to celebrate Pacific culture.

Balibo film director Robert Connolly talks to TASHA BLACK about what the New Zealand and Australian governments didn’t want you to know about journalists’ deaths in East Timor.

Onslow College girls-only crew learns to paddle to own rhythm.

Dorothy, Toto and Tin Man played the Wicked Witch and Batman in central Wellington after the Sevens on Saturday night – but the games were drinking, not rugby.

The city was a riot of colour and (largely clean) fun at the conclusion of super Sevens weekend, reports KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON.

He says race relations in NZ have not been dealt with honestly.

High bacterial counts have been recorded for several months.

Will Rodney Hide make the capital a Super City too? Perhaps. But local councils will certainly have to do things differently.

Wellington begin their do-or-die bid for A-League honours.

NewsWire reporters dress in Muslim garb to test curiosity.

See reporter Liz Proctor’s picture take on Westpac Stadium.

Queenie Rikihana reminisces about time at Cuba St campus.

Sharyn Steel describes 20 years in male domain of journalism.

Jackson, Sarandon and team front up on The Lovely Bones.

Disadvantages predicted for English language learners.

Newtown residents urged to look out for strange behaviour.

Many attend premiere to see Bones director and star.

When he initially turned down going to Copenhagen, John Key forgot NZ has senior responsibilities to Pacific neighbours. Our IN DEPTH team investigates.

Our IN DEPTH team finds the Foreshore and Seabed Act repeal may put an end to National’s wedded bliss with electors.

New council standards make Pasifika festival eco-friendly.

Pioneering companies lead way with 3D filming and editing.

Wellingtonians now have another reason to be proud of city.

Brooklyn Bowling Club goes from bust to boom.

Morrison apologises for tennis reference over road closure.

Changes likely to NZ batting line up after Pakistan levels series.

Iain O’Brien puts family ahead of international cricket

Bars, pubs and clubs don’t expect trouble from Sevens fans.

Thousands of people have jammed into Wellington for the biggest party of the year.

NewsWire’s KIMBERLEY CRAYTON-BROWN, PENELOPE SCOTT and CARL SUURMOND report on the dressing up, the parade, the teams…and, oh yeah, the rugby.

Wellingtonians know how to capitalise on those rare hot days.

A great weekend for smelling the roses at the Botanic Garden.

Residents get another chance to steer suburb’s new look.

A wide range of ages promotes good vibes at show

Our REVIEWS of the biggest rock act of the year.

One of AC/DC’s youngest fans is Louie Nixon – five.

Pedestrian-friendly areas make Wellington ideal busker setting.

The protection group looking after Te Raekaihau Pt wants this recognised in coastal rehab plan, reports PENELOPE SCOTT.

Wellington men take a stand against domestic violence.

City team easily wins football tournament

TV1 reporter Adrian Stevanon takes out diversity prize.

Practice makes perfect for Christmas revelry.

Fans get another great day at Wellington’s home of cricket.

The travelling antique fair which came to Wellington recently.

Wellington celebrates the NZ Paralympic Champs.

Polytech students face delays as tutors take industrial action.

Woven-tales of Ink, Silver and Silk is an exhibition showcasing the work of Minu, Mairi, Sarah Dalley, Sophie Lewis-Smith, reports JONATHAN TRINGHAM.

PHOTO ESSAY: Newswire follows the tourist trail into town.

That’s ‘Obsessive Twilight Disorder’ hitting city cinema crowds.

The public will lose its say on waterfront buildings.