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Kindling callout in capital sparks Fire and Emergency warning
Kindling stored near a log burner in Wellington spontaneously combusted overnight.

Power outage on Kapiti Coast affects nearly 30,000 properties
Power was cut for about 15 minutes.

After nearly 30 years, Wellington could see a Pasifika councillor again
The capital last had a Pacific councillor in 1995. Ken Ah Kuoi is hoping he’ll be the next one.

Race-by-race tips and previews for Wednesday’s meeting at Warwick Farm
It’s a seven-race card on Wednesday, and we’ve got all you need to find a winner or two.

Wellington hospo bosses insist business not as bad as it seems
Some Wellington restaurateurs say they’re tired of being the poster child for a struggling capital city.

Wellington’s Sky Stadium loses its naming sponsor after six years
The capital's stadium will need to find a new name and branding.

NZX welcomes rules easing financial disclosure requirements for IPOs - initial public offers
NZX says new market rules will free up the capital raising process.

Median house price falls 1.1% to $781,000
House sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.

Hundreds of blood samples go missing while en route to Wellington
The tests were being couriered from Auckland to the capital when they were lost over Anzac Day weekend.

VCT - Vector announces strategic review for its fibre business
Vector (NZX:VCT) advises that it is undertaking a strategic review of its fibre business and has appointed Barrenjoey Capital Partners to assist in this process

Rua approves debt facility to accelerate sales.
The Board of Rua Bioscience have approved a debt facility offered to wholesale lenders for the purchase of stock to accelerate sales growth. As Rua Bioscience expands globally, the requirements for working capital has increased

Hospo industry hit by hoaxes as scammers target bars, cafes and restaurants
At least two scams are doing the rounds of the capital’s dining scene.

Hospo industry hit by hoaxes as scammers target bars, cafes and restaurants
There are at least two scams doing the rounds of the capital's dining scene, as well as some in Christchurch.

Third man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM
A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer.

Little promises to ‘save’ Wellington’s public facilities at mayoral campaign launch
Wellington’s mayoral frontrunner pledged to save the capital’s ‘under threat’ facilities.

US navy fleet flagship arrives for first New Zealand visit
The US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) has arrived in Wellington, marking its first visit to New Zealand and its capital city.

Jevon McSkimming investigation: Former top cop selling properties
Properties McSkimming is listed as owning have been put up for sale or sold.

Starmer condemns suspected arson on properties linked to him as 'attack on democracy'
Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.

Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London
The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.

Can PNG police win back the public's respect?
A police commander in Papua New Guinea's National Capital District says the fact that the public no longer respects police is a sad day for the country.

Capital Markets: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growth - Mark Peterson
Councils are more than just rubbish, roads and rates. They play a more important role.