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Porirua stadium renamed after Jerry Collins
Hundreds have turned out for a ceremony in Porirua to name a rugby stadium after former All Black Jerry Collins, who died in France last year.
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Porillington or Wellirua? Regional merger up for debate
Should Wellington and Porirua merge? It depends who you ask.
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Twitter turns ten(ish) today
Twitter, the online social networking platform is turning 10, but have we reached peak-Twitter?
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Twitter's ten(ish) today
Twitter turns ten today, and with more than 300-million users worldwide, it seems to be doing pretty well. Audio
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Wanted: Wellington's views on cycleway plans
The Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on plans for at least $6m of cycleways in the city's east.
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Mayoral contender criticises fund secrecy
A Wellington City Council "secret slush fund" lacks transparency, according to councillor Nicola Young.
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Fears for kids' sport if park upgraded for Phoenix
Public access to a Wellington sportsfield will be restricted if the council approves a $550,000 turf upgrade for the city's professional football team.
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Community could lose local park to the Phoenix
Hundreds of school rugby league players in Wellington will lose their training field if the city council approves a half-million dollar turf upgrade for the Phoenix football club. Audio
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Dairy farmers scared of the banks
Some dairy farmers say they're worried the banks won't support them through the winter, with some already being told their business is no longer viable. Audio
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Dairy farmers fear banks will leave them in cold
With some dairy farmers being told their business is no longer viable, many are concerned banks will not support them through winter.
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Wellington ready to welcome Syrian refugees
Religious groups have teamed up to provide a warm welcome to the first 90 Syrian refugees who will settle in Wellington in the next fortnight.
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Religious groups pool resources to welcome refugees
Religious groups have teamed up to provide a warm welcome to the first 90 Syrian refugees who'll settle in Wellington in the next fortnight. Audio
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Mayoral candidate could rip out brand new cycleway
A Wellington mayoral candidate would be prepared to rip out a brand new, controversial cycleway if that was what the public wanted, she said.
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Wellington's mayoral race is heating up
A Wellington mayoral candidate says she's prepared to rip out a brand new cycleway if that's what the public want. Audio
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There's no room inn the capital
More than a month before the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo arrives in Wellington, it appears every bed in the capital has already been booked.
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Wellington accommodation all booked for Military Tattoo
More than a month before the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo arrives in Wellington, it appears every bed in the Capital has already been booked. Audio
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Higher prices on cards as Trade Me changes fees
Some businesses selling goods on Trade Me are considering hiking their prices so that the site's new fees don't eat into their bottom line. Audio
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Trade Me costs set to change
Businesses selling goods on Trade Me say the site's new fees are going to eat into their bottom line. Audio
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Cricket security accused of drumming up trouble
Eden Park's decision to remove seven cricket fans from the ground has drawn social media criticism - but police say it had nothing to do with the drums they were playing.
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Cricket fans say security at Eden Park's heavy handed
Eden Park's decision to escort seven cricket fans from the grounds have drawn heavy criticism on social media and from cricket spectators. Audio
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Fire fighter survey: generational, safety concerns
Fire officers over the legal alcohol limit, cheap and unsuitable equipment and a generational divide in attitudes are among issues highlighted in a Fire Service report. Audio
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Safety culture concerns at Fire Service
Audio 5 Jan 2016Details of fire officers turning up over the legal alcohol limit, cheap and unsuitable equipment and a generational divide have surfaced, in a recent survey looking into the safety culture at the Fire… Audio
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Water runs low for Rotorua village
Residents in the small Bay of Plenty town of Mamaku are having to urgently conserve water as the council tries to fix a water pump which broke overnight on Tuesday. Audio
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South Island farmers brace for big dry
Farmers in Marlborough and North Canterbury are used to long, hot summers, but they say they are bracing for a record-breaking dry spell. Audio
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Drought conditions hit farmers hard
Today's lead story is the Big Dry - with farmers in Marlborough and North Canterbury bracing for a long hot summer. Audio