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

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.

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

British High Commissioner wants more diversity in diplomacy, and LAURA WILTSHIRE finds she’s leading by example

Wellington rabbit owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated against the RHDV1 virus

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

A pro-monarchy group says we would be giving up one of the most stable forms of democracy

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.

An $8.50 drug testing strip could save your life now that one of the world’s most deadly drugs has turned up in New Zealand’s illicit market.

However police are against the kits marketed by Know Your Stuff. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

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.

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.

The two-day CupaDupa 2018 party is underway. The NewsWire team of photographers captured the opening in a photo essay slideshow.

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

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.

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

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.

‘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.

Steve Wilkinson says he sees ignorance and refusing to look at facts as obstacles hindering the Green’s medicinal cannabis bill.

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.

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

Santa’s back in town and Wellington’s kids couldn’t be happier. AIMEE EASTWOOD was there to welcome him.

At a Free Palestine protest outside Wellington Railways Station, the future of Israel and Palestine was debated. AIMEE EASTWOOD talked to a Palestinian activist about her vision of a “One State Solution”.

No Apologies is an art fundraiser which organisers are hoping will challenge the way you think. AIMEE EASTWOOD reports.

Parking in the Hutt Valley is moving into the 21st century.   The Hutt City Council is looking to future-proof car-park usage in  the city, witgh its proposed parking policy.   Future improvements may include sensor bases under cars and licence plate recognition.   John Pritchard, Research and Policy Advisor says car ownership rates will […]

Over 3,000 proud special olympians head home today as the Wellington Summer Games draw to a close.   Athletes around the country have been competing in sports ranging from table tennis to powerlifting.   Wellington Special Olympian Ella Smith , a footballer, trains every Tuesday   Ella says she was inspired by her sister to […]

Wellingtons newest sports venue officially opened this week in Kilbirnie. BLAIR MOCKETT reports.

Wellington this week has hosted a range of talented special Olympians from around New Zealand, some having to overcome financial and transport issues to compete.

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

Max Symes the new strength and conditioning coach at Marist St Pats is helping Marist St pats rugby club prepare for the 2018 season after just finishing an internship with the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

Mary Hospice is set to benefit from a high tea experience put on by hospitality students in Wellington.

Around 30 Bell park locals attended the council’s Regulatory Committee meeting this week where councillors decided against turning two thirds of the park into housing.

Fears of flooding and community submissions have stopped a proposed housing development in its tracks.