Soaking up the sun

Thousands turn out for the Wellington Cup

Trentham Racecourse has turned on the sunshine and the glamour for today's Wellington Cup.
Wellington Cup

Inside Arohata

We spend a day behind the razor wire at Arohata Prison in Tawa, New Zealand's smallest women's prison.

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash in Hawke's Bay this morning.

'Rubber-neckers' cause delays

Rubber-neckers to a one-car crash in Horowhenua are causing delays on a state highway.

'Catch me if you can'

 Pita Edwards In 16 days between his release from prison and his arrest, a Wellington conman went on a high-profile crime spree.

Police crash footage a lesson

Police are hoping footage of actual crashes will remind drivers of the need to be careful.

Council to consult over fluoride

water generic Kapiti Coast District Council will consult the community on continuing to add fluoride to tap water.

Quirk can get in way of reasoning

A Wellington scholar is on a mission to clear up fuzzy logic based on preconceived ideas.

SH1 blackspot roundabout operating

Royal visit 'cancelled'

Louise, Alice, Tess, and Andrew Poulton (and dog Pippi)

Quake isolates farming districts

Farmers near the epicentre of Monday's quake feel the strain with access roads damaged.

Nutricia quiet on bribery claim

Nutricia Karicare French dairy giant Danone, which is suing Fonterra for nearly $500 million, is embroiled in claims one of its firms illegally paid Indian doctors to prescribe its products.

Home builders in overdrive

Christchurch's top two home builders have started the year with bulging order books.

Alert from Telecom

Genesis to rely on NZ coal

mortgage

'Rude awakening' forecast

Mortgage rates are about to start rising, so homeowners will soon have to confront much higher repayments.

Rich and poor in election focus

Cash generic The divide between the haves and have-nots is shaping up as a battleground issue at the election.

Sharples seeks to distance party

MP Pita Sharples seeks to distance Maori Party from National allies over claims not enough progress is being made on Maori issues.

And they're off!

Push for privilege into law

 John Boscawen

From bust to party leadership

ACT’s leadership hopeful John Boscawen clawed his way back from financial ruin. Now he hopes to rebuild party he has devoted almost two decades to.

Pocket guide to election campaigns

Teapot Tapes The political year was launched with such hectic pace this week you could almost smell the burning rubber.

No excuse for cruelty and neglect

New Zealand likes to think it is good to animals.

Education proposals refreshing

Commodore corrupt on power

Chris Finlayson

Keep up the good work, minister

To Culture Minister Chris Finlayson, writer of a memo on clear communication, I say "chur".

Horror has 'interior' charm

Bag of Bones Plenty of dosh has been thrown at this TV adaptation of a Stephen King creepy house story.

Ballet returns to USA

In a week's time the Royal New Zealand Ballet takes the stage in Los Angeles for its first American tour in 21 years. The company's American artistic director Ethan Stiefel tells Tom Cardy why it will be special for everyone, including himself.

Doc Martin bites the bullet

70s fashion for Hustle

Goodbye Pork Pie

The reel deal

A comprehensive survey of New Zealand’s best movies reveals the story of our national cinema and cultural identity. Charlie Gates reports on the greatest Kiwi films ever made.

City mum tastes success

Anna Bordignon Island Bay mother and author Anna Bordignon has won a prize at the prestigious International Gourmand Cookbook awards for her self-published book, Munch.

The best coffee in Kapiti

In a raffish corner of the Kapiti Coast lies a little cafe that's worth seeking out.

Scavenger hunt on again

Spicy sesame chicken salad

rimu

Rimu a giant of Wilton

An 800-year-old giant rimu stretching high into the canopy at Otari-Wilton's Bush is a reminder of the ancient native forests that covered Wellington before the arrival of European settlers. 

Pace attack to be unleashed

Mitchell McClenaghan The pace men are pawing at the turf on their garden of Eden as NZ go in for the kill against India.

Merrick eyeing final revenge

A defiant Ernie Merrick has repeated his belief that the Phoenix will challenge for the A-League title.

Woodcock steers Firebirds

Welcome headaches for Hesson

Nick Willis

Willis cruises home

Nick Willis cruises to victory in 800m at Capital Classic in test run for world indoor champs.

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