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Teams up for ultimate challenge at frisbee world champs
FLYING HIGH: Genesea Meha (left) and Amie Lightbourne practice for their upcoming World Champs match in Italy. IMAGE: Tess Nichol TWO Wellington- based teams will represent New Zealand at the Ultimate...
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Big crowd challenges candidates on social justice issues
FULL HOUSE: Almost 200 people attended the Ladies in the House candidate’s forum. IMAGE: Tess Nichol ABOUT 200 people challenged political parties on social justice issues in one of the first central...
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Independent cinema still a hit with Wellington audiences
CINEMA MAGIC: Mirimar’s Roxy theatre is a popular destination for Wellington locals. IMAGE: Roxy Theatre ONLINE piracy is posing no threat to independent cinemas. That’s according to managers at two...
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National standards don’t reflect student improvement
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT: Pupils at Clyde Quay in Mt Victoria are achieving well. IMAGE: Tess Nichol NATIONAL standards are not an effective way to measure kids’ achievement at school, according to a...
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A growing thirst for craft beer more than just a trend
GROWING MARKET: Craft beer lovers in Wellington have plenty to choose from. IMAGE: Tess Nichol THE popularity of craft beer continues to grow in the capital and those selling it say it’s a trend...
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Builder puts heart on the pavement in search for true love
OFFLINE DATER: Rob Cope says sometimes you have to go out on a limb to get what you want IMAGE: Tess Nichol SOME people wear their hearts on their sleeves, but Wellington builder Rob Cope has put his...
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First he beat cancer, now he’s knocked off Mt Fuji
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Mr White reached both the summit of Fuji and his fundraising target. IMAGE: Maree Werder AFTER receiving life-saving surgery for head and neck cancer in 2009, Mt Victoria resident...
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Starving kids used in attack ads designed by iwi/kiwi campaign man
GOING NEGATIVE: Anti Labour/Green billboards paid for by the Opinion Partnership have been appearing around New Zealand IMAGE: The Opinion Partnership THE MAN behind the Iwi/Kiwi billboards in...
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Wellington voters unimpressed with Conservative comments on poverty
UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: Conservative candidate Gordon Copeland received criticism for his opinions about poverty in South Auckland IMAGE: newsroom.co.nz SHOUTS of indignation greeted Conservative Party...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: A day of craft beer heaven
Now in its 13th year, Beervana is a two day festival in Wellington showcasing the best of what local brewers have to offer. Beer lovers book in for a morning or evening session where they spend three...
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Welly Winner still making her mark in the city
LUCKY LADY: Now in her tenth decade, Ruth Gotlieb says she feels blessed at how active and able she still is. IMAGE: Tess Nichol NET CURTAINS filter the light falling over knick-knacks and figurines...
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Capital’s heritage fund needs strengthening.
FUNDING NEEDED: The issue of increased funding was raised at a Transport and Urban Development committee meeting last week. IMAGE: Tess Nichol Claims some heritage building owners are being denied...
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WATCH: Library book sale full of bargains
WELLIGTON Central Library’s bi-annual book sale has given both book lovers and bargain hunters reason to rejoice. Twice a year the library makes room for new books in its collection by withdrawing...
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Council answers critics of pop-up beach
LIFE’S A BEACH: Wellington City Council hopes to revitalise unused areas of the capital this summer IMAGE: Tess Nichol Wellington City Council is defending the use of almost $20,000 to build a pop-up...
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Wellington shoppers leave gift buying until last minute
BUSY BUYING: With Christmas just around the corner, sales have finally begun to pick up this holiday season. IMAGE: Tess Nichol Christmas has not come early for many Wellington stores this year with...
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‘Knee-jerk’ prisoner voting law damages society, say advocates
RETHINKING JUSTICE: Ced Simpson says New Zealand’s crime policy should not be the result of knee-jerk reactions. IMAGE: Tess Nichol BANNING prisoners from voting is an example of how the criminal...
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Māori students still struggling with stereotypes, racism
IMPROVEMENT NEEDED: Teachers in New Zealand are still underestimating Maori pupils’ potential at school. IMAGE: Tess Nichol ENCOURAGING a struggling Māori student to succeed could begin with teachers...
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Behind the smile, your latte’s and lagers may have a human toll
HIGH PRICE: Working hospitality can take a high toll on employees. IMAGE: Tess Nichol (*All names have been changed to protect the identities of those interviewed, who were worried identifying...
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WATCH: Definitely Not Witches at the Fringe Festival
WITCHY MAGIC: Rose Cann and Abby Howells of Definitely Not Witches practice improvised scenes ahead of a Fringe Festival performance. IMAGE: Tess Nichol CHRISTINE Brooks, Rose Cann, Abby Howells,...
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