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Vulnerable route a risk to industry
Wairarapa’s vulnerability to being physically cut off from Wellington has raised concerns for the region’s tourism operator.

Wellington Phoenix import released 14 days after signing
The Algerian international only joined the Phoenix on November 7.

Watch: New Zealand's Maori protests explained
The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

Wellington businesses report busy Hikoi trading day
"Similar to an All Blacks test match" is how one business described their roaring trade during Tuesday's Hikoi mo te tiriti event.

Water costs tricky to forecast
Despite references to the Wellington water option being cheaper, it wouldn’t be until 2070 that this could be the case, a Masterton councillor says.

'We have no illusions': Retirement village residents wary of merger
Residents at a Wellington retirement village are concerned about a takeover by a US private equity firm.

Treaty hikoi: Commuter disruption expected as protest reaches Wellington
People on foot and in cars began making their way into central Wellington from the early hours of this morning.

Female shopkeeper allegedly assaulted during robbery at Wellington dairy
The woman was left “extremely upset” after at least four masked offenders entered the dairy in Hutt Central and attacked her, police said.

David Seymour criticises Maipi-Clarke's haka on eve of Treaty hikoi's arrival at Parliament
The ACT leader has spoken to reporters as a hikoi against his controversial Treaty Principles Bill converges on Wellington.

With nearly 4000 leaks fixed this year - will Wellington face summer water restrictions again?
Last summer’s restrictions were required in part due to the city’s leaky network, so how about now?

Drop in temperatures, chance of thunderstorms and hail just 10 days from summer
Wellington is particularly exposed, with temperatures dropping from late morning, while winds will be strong in Auckland during the afternoon.

Two decade old business the latest in Wellington to fall
Laser Force Wellington had previously cited struggling due to parking fees ramping up, as well as $85 parking fines.

The day Wellington was draped in tino rangatiratanga flags
The hikoi leaders, who travelled the length of the North Island to bring their message to Parliament, said Tuesday’s protest was just the beginning.

Hikoi live: Early march into Wellington
Hours before protesters will march on Parliament, thousands of people are already filing along the waterfront towards Waitangi Park.

Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.

Hikoi heads into Wellington: 'This is a opportunity to stand up and have a voice'
Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather at Parliament today as the final leg of the Hikoi mo Te Tiriti reaches its last destination - but organisers and participants are saying it will not end there.

Nine times through history Maori protested the Crown
On Tuesday, 50,000 people are predicted to gather in Wellington for the Hikoi mo te Tiriti, the latest chapter of Maori-led protest action.

Graham Norton adds shows to first NZ tour
Shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch have been added to the Irish comedian’s schedule.