Music to her ears
Toddler's first Christmas being able to hear
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Baby fights for his life after crash
A baby who came to New Zealand to be at the centre of a Punjabi festival is now fighting for his life.
Winds batter capital
Houses are without power, flights were disrupted and damage has been reported as a storm whipped Wellington today.
Dead motorcyclist named
Police release name of motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Napier-Taihape road.
Stolen car found with keys
A Lower Hutt family who had their car stolen just after their son was diagnosed with cancer have had it returned - with the keys in the ignition.
Most common baby names of 2013
Jack and Olivia have been knocked off top spots for New Zealand's most common baby names.
Strong winds rip through Wellington
Fishermans Table restaurant a moveable feast
Two children rescued after falling into Porirua lagoon
Full-fare passenger grounded by age
Most common baby names of 2013
Afghan war vet a lifesaver at the beach
Mum's last hugs with dead baby
Teamwork and deft targeting slash crime
Biker dies after colliding with car
Capital Quiz: Friday, January 3
Girl injured in fall
A 14-year-old Hastings girl suffered suspected spinal injuries in a fall near Rotorua this afternoon.
Crime dwindling in Hutt valley
A new approach to cutting crime appears to making a difference in the Hutt Valley.
Fishermans Table a moveable feast
Life after campaign failure
Music to her ears
Even a toddler's tantrums have a positive side for the parents of Addison Blundell.
Local millionaire numbers grow
More New Zealanders are earning millions, but the culprit may be a crackdown on tax dodgers.
Kiwi makes a meal of the Gherkin
The NZ way of doing things is a business asset overseas.
Warning from Wall St
How the cookie crumbles
Chef serves up Pacific tastes
Chef Robert Oliver wants to see genuine Pacific cuisine appreciated, both around the world and in the islands.
How right and wrong we were
Another year, another day of reckoning for Fairfax Media's political pundits.
Predictions for the new year . . .
With John Key pushing for a third term - and with a strengthening opposition, what does 2014 hold?
Not the best year for some
Housing stoush building
The year of the fiasco
The political year between elections is meant to be a steady one - however, 2013 was anything but.
2014: A year for 'Glorious Revolution'?
If we're lucky, 2014 will be the year we reconsider how our economic system works.
Kiwis just a convenient scapegoat
Kiwi layabouts are flooding into Australia, according to a couple of populist Aussie newspapers.
Expect the worst if you're away from home
Adams proves he's no joke
Something to celebrate in road toll
While deaths during the holiday season have been disappointingly high, the yearly toll for 2013 is at its lowest since 1950.
2013's top arts and culture stories
The most popular stories from a mixed year for arts and culture in Wellington.
Alert us to the good shows
Television in 2013 certainly had its moments - just a pity Miley Cyrus's excesses were among them.
A child's view of Nazi Germany
The greatest American actress
Same old story, just dressed up
As if we haven't already had an overkill of bridezillers, Meet The Frockers insists on more of the same.
What to do around the region
Bored? Here are a few suggestions for things to do around Wellington in the next few days.
Summer essay: Sibling revelry
Summer essay: A trip of a lifetime now means the world to Katie Chapman.
What's on today: January 2
My perfect summer: Bill Manhire
Learning from a tuneless mess
As far as summer jobs go, playing in a band was a doozy. But shrieking horns and confused percussion aren't for everyone.
Early return for Hernandez
Star striker Carlos Hernandez will be back in action for the Phoenix earlier than anticipated.
Devine nets ton, three wickets
Sophie Devine has underlined her dominance of women's cricket, scoring a run-a-ball century to guide Wellington to a win.
Ryder shows his class
Gun pairs on collision course
Huysegems staying focused
For Stein Huysegems, belting out the Wellington Phoenix team song was the ideal response to drown out his detractors.
Would you attend a council-run New Year party in Wellington?
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