Stories by Ruth Hill
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17,000 Wellington street lamps at risk of falling, council admits
Wellington City Council has admitted 17,000 street lamps across the city have the faulty adaptors prone to snapping and it's known about it since February.
A report to council shows 17 of the 11kg… Video, Audio
Four-year-old Frankie - Petone's champion recycler
Four-year-old Frankie could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
This Petone preschooler is totally sorted when it comes to knowing which bit of waste goes in which bin.
Reporter Ruth… Video, Audio
Room with a view: Air control tower for sale in Wellington
Fancy an elevated sea view, close to the airport for a weekend getaway, rich in history and in character?
A prime piece of land is for sale in Wellington - the only catch - it's got an old air… Video, Audio
Students charged $1400 to change names on tenancy
Property management company Oxygen has told Wellington students a $1400 "letting fee" charge to change names on the tenancy was a mistake, and has charged them $250 instead. Audio