Stephen Press among world’s best with camera

Surfers warned out of water as orcas feed in frenzy

In years to come, residents’ efforts will bear free fruit.

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.

Whanganui mayor Michael Laws targets journalist over the ‘h’.

Fundraising needed to replace rescue boat.

Councillors expected to remedy bungled building fee increase.

No big bang as sci-fi comes close to a Best Picture Oscar, writes KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON.

Facebook groups running neck-and-neck.

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?

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.

Listeners, non-listeners say they want public radio left alone.

Hundreds demonstrate against government RNZ funding freeze.

There are as many as six million landmines left in Cambodia from the conflicts in the 1970s. LEE STACE meets a NZ woman doing her bit to help.

Phoenix beat Perth Glory 4-2 after penalty shootout.

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.

Te Papa sculptures will appear as part of NZ Arts festival.

Muslim author says he can’t afford to fund another print run.

Weather denies chance to celebrate Pacific culture.

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

Food bank has no extra demand despite 12% food price increase.

Thousands affected by failure of Vodafone Family plan.

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.

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.

Lamb and chicken on many menus for Christmas Day.

Pigeons’ droppings a bad look on Wellington’s Cuba St.

Karl Reipen will give away Mt Taranaki’s Mountain House.

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.

Wellingtonians now have another reason to be proud of city.

Brooklyn Bowling Club goes from bust to boom.

Fire service fights blaze in hills above Wingate, Lower Hutt.

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.

Every Sunday a mix of ethnicities gather at the Kilbirnie Mosque.
PHOTO ESSAY.

Research shows Pacific ’smacking culture myth’ wrong.

Our REVIEWS of the biggest rock act of the year.

Pedestrian-friendly areas make Wellington ideal busker setting.

TV1 reporter Adrian Stevanon takes out diversity prize.

Wellingtonian Savea finds camp harder than being on field.

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.

The public will lose its say on waterfront buildings.

What happens on Sunday evenings at Presbyterian St John’s in Wellington is unconventional, writes SABRINA DANKEL.

Waterfront fishing expedition gets some unexpected help.

Grace McIntyre struggles with a stutter – unless she’s singing.

Peter Bush shares tales of glittering 60-year career.

Naenae locals give shopping centre second annual touch up.

See photographer CARL SUURMOND’s Guy Fawkes pix.

Once in 500 years, a 3m wall of water will flood business district.

‘Wonderfully evocative’ were the words Prince Edward used to describe Whitireia Performing Arts Centre. Video: CARL SUURMOND. Story: JESS JONES.

The Waikanae Rugby Club has been around for a while, but only in recent times has it become a force in the Horowhenua Kapiti competion. LEE STACE reports.

Hip hop artists give their time for tsunami victims.

CBD’s are duds for dogs, says dog rights campaigner.

Black Caps need 405 runs to claim second test honours.

Wellington City Council wants more input into plan that will guide Capital for next three decades, reports TASHA BLACK.

Striking polytech tutors use royal visit to make their point.

Black Caps rolled for fewer than 100 runs in first innings.

After strong start, Pakistan find themselves in trouble