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What you need to know about a surge in influenza A
Otherwise fit and healthy people have been hospitalised or died from influenza A this year. So what is it and why is it so bad?
Labour criticises lack of contingency plan on Cook Strait ferries amid budget issues
Labour's transport spokesperson described the government's handling of the iReX project as a complete failure.
Wellington lacking a multiplex, film society says
In the 1970s, there were 14 cinemas in central Wellington. Now, there are only two. Audio
Woman left with life-changing injuries after crash now educating others
Bridie Young was only 18 when a crash left her unable to eat, walk or talk. "I had to learn everything all over again."
Nurses union calls for nurse-to-patient legislation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says it has been calling for the legislation for 23 years - and things had only got worse.
Flooding will have locals experiencing flashbacks, feeling anxious - psychologist
People will be re-traumatised by flooding in Hawke's Bay a year after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the region, an expert says.
Inside Wellington's nearly $400m sewage sludge treatment plant
A new levy will be introduced to ratepayers to cover the cost of the facility that aims to process sludge into a safe, non-odorous and stable product.
'Please don't let another NZ baby die to toxoplasmosis'
A woman is hoping to raise awareness about toxoplasmosis after losing her baby to the infection.
Higher police powers, not patrols will deter criminals - shopkeeper
Police need to have the power to take action and arrest criminals, not merely patrol the city centre, the owner of three Wellington shops says. Audio
Dozens of empty shop fronts on one road as sales 'drop right off'
Job cuts, working from home and customers watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers in Wellington.
Cursive handwriting 'really, really important' - educator
A call to make cursive compulsory in schools has split the public. Audio
Students on quest for marine protection in Wellington
Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.
One man's reality of homelessness in Wellington
After a squatter's injury in an empty building, a homeless Wellington man explains why he prefers to sleep rough after 20 years on the streets. Audio
Warning as ambulance staff take strike action
The ambulance drivers' union says industrial action will continue until a settlement is reached - and could go on for 12 months. Audio
Watch: Ram raids down 80 percent compared with same time last year
Legislation introducing a new ram raid offence passed its first reading in August.
What happens when a public official announces an ADHD diagnosis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has been praised for her decision to publicly announce she has ADHD.
What to do if you live in a tsunami zone
If you felt a big earthquake and a tsunami siren didn't sound, what would happen to you?
'It's noise. It's fumes': Construction may force Wellington cafe to close
The owner of an inner-city Wellington café says it is being forced to close by the council's never-ending construction work on the Central Library and the Town Hall. Audio
Little blue penguin donates to charity
A $20 note was found in the nesting box of a kororā in Napier.
'I can't just stand back': Kanak pro-independence activist following in mum's footsteps
Jessie Ounei organised a rally outside the French Embassy in Wellington last week to "shed light on what is happening in New Caledonia".
What seems like 'just a small ceremony' is 'righting some wrongs'
Mayor Tory Whanau says the new street name correctly recognises chief Hōniana Te Puni.
Kanak people want end to oppression - protest organiser
Dozens of people rallied outside the French Embassy in Wellington this afternoon after civil unrest in New Caledonia.
'It's going to be huge': Phoenix sell out Sky Stadium
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is calling it a "historic moment" - not only for the team, but the city, too
The strange stoush over announcements on Wellington's buses
And how a union boss ruined a regional councillor's morning.