Project will cost $1 million over next three years.

People urged to put names forward for local elections.

Coastal-inspired paintings will stand out in a crowd.

District council spending $25,000 on a dozen new seats.

New Zealander awarded for address to international audience.

Patty Kilpatrick thought finding a birthday present for husband John’s 50th would be hard – he wanted a kiwi, reports KATE MELZER.

Four buses running around Wellington this week are different – there’s no black smoke coming out their back ends.

KATE MELZER reports on a Kiwi fuel innovation that has been developed in the Hutt Valley by a bunch of home-grown engineers and chemists.

The only team undefeated at the 2010 World Cup returned to a hysterical welcome in Wellington, football capital of New Zealand. HUGH PETERSEN, GREG FORD & JOSH SNEE covered the event.

An anti-congestion suggestion that came from the mayor.

Figures show parents prefer nan/pop for informal childcare.

Daily water usage must reduce by 14 litres per person.

A small group of Karori volunteers runs a practice activation.

Council will offer interest free loans for water tanks.

Plimmerton Fire Brigade is having a ball to raise money for new gear.

Just one Kiwi features in the Australian surfing movie, Flux.

Speed reductions billed as improving pedestrian safety.

Berhampore retiree reaches out via web, video and email.

Kapiti Coast property owners will pay 6% more this year.

Search for a safer Mt Vic tunnel hasn’t hit bedrock yet.

Disquiet at idea of dispensing painkillers from a machine.

Vampires, alcohol and celebrities inspire some dog names.

But older shoppers prefer personal service over machines.

Coastal land locals fought for is now to be saved.

Fresh spate of tagging makes mark on Karori properties.

‘Mission Possible’ forum focuses on success stories.

‘His parking needs some work,’ the fireman said to JOSIE GLASSON after her neighbourhood peace was broken by a crash.

Council runs out of time to review fire bylaw – so no permits.

Restoration of historic building nearing completion.

Community turns out in force at Pukerua Bay School.

Teatim Tamaroa recounts tale of survival in small boat.

The suggestion to change the spelling of Rimutaka – to Remutaka – is more to do with pronunciation than spelling, says the local iwi.

Mike Kawana, of Rangitane-O-Wairarapa, says Rimutaka, in fact, “means nothing”, reports OWEN WINTER.

Government minister says ETS similar to tobacco tax.

Few think soccer will take over, despite All Whites success.

Twenty-five new bus shelters will be built in year ahead.

Vampires and werewolves keep hold on youthful imaginations.

Dreadlock falls franchise is first Kiwi outlet.

Amelia Hitchcock is turning water samples into art.

‘Duffy’ book scheme welcomed in south Wellington.

Disgruntlement plagues work on popular central Wellington mall.

Passengers will pay more but campaigners not giving up.

Dai Henwood is everywhere these days. After a recent live show in Wellington, he chats with KATE MELZER on acting up.

Whitireia commemorates Ngati Toa Treaty signing.

South Wellington coast residents show midwinter mettle.

Political cartoon historian defends depictions of John Key.

Cost increases likely to deter people from taking the bus

Professionals take care creating dreads, piercings

Video reportage boosts learning and teamwork

Expanding performing arts school needs more room

Aging population figures show tough times ahead

But disks still have plenty of fans in older age group

Snags feel flow-on effect of Chinese earthquake

Kiwis cash in on plummeting average screen prices

Wellington hospital’s piano needs lunchtime players.

Most don’t see any dig at Key’s Jewish lineage.

A Wellington Jewish community leader says some cartoons of John Key with a big nose are offensive, reports GREG FORD.

Wellingtonian readership shows massive rise in past year.

Offending still ‘a young man’s game’, says Statistics NZ

Consumers’ lifestyle choice driving demand

Figures show card use in retail edging its way up

Service helps immigrant put her skills to good use

Kate Melzer took a camera to market to capture the sights.

Coastguard radio operator buried at sea off Wellington coast.

Samoan language week’s an excuse to have some fun

Classical fused with kapa haka smooths way for city delegation

Free Shop a work of art in recycling and redistribution.

Copper cladding roof goes on new international terminal, which is due to open in September, report SAM GUZZO and OWEN WINTER.

Women face a long wait for breast cancer vaccine to evolve.

Show with a difference marks Toi Poneke’s birthday

Years of hard work start with a teenage passion

Surveys show consistent pattern over national parks

Botany fans thinking ahead 106 years ago when land set aside

David Brooks inspires students to barbershop highs

Underwater hockey teams get ready for schools showdown.

Bluff to Cape Reinga charity ride in memory of Jacob.

Inland Hutt/Kapiti track claims cars, motorbikes, off-roaders.

Internet continues to eat away at newsprint’s market share

Every day is a fashion experience in Wellington

Students head to Hawaii to receive their degree

People trying to win iPhones gain unfair advantage by buying hits.

Mu Yuming’s exhibition teaches Chinese history in New Zealand