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All the rest were men

A memoir of drinkies with 1960s literary men

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Sexual harassment, the novel

Steve Braunias names the best novel of the year so far

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In defence of New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain ever’

Letter: Ainsley Dawrent responds to an undiplomatic comment about the bucket fountain at Cuba Mall in Wellington

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Why Kotoni Staggs, the pride of Wellington, is made for State of Origin

Broncos star Kotoni Staggs only knows how to play one way, and that's why he's the perfect pick for New South Wales.

ABC News

Memorial Day parade tradition returns in person

With its ‘Everybody Marches, Nobody Watches,’ philosophy, the 60th Memorial Day parade of the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society felt especially festive this year, said organizer Mike Lufrano. “This is about community. It’s about coming together after a long winter,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

British diplomat’s husband mocks New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain’

‘I apologise. I misspoke. This was an auto-correct error. I meant classiest’

The Independent UK

Top British diplomat’s husband pokes fun at New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain’

Tweet about Wellington water feature drew light-hearted responses from MPs and the public, with one saying: ‘There’s a fine line between iconic and crap’

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‘I thought I was imagining things’: New Zealand readers on close encounters with city birds

Native birds are increasingly taking advantage of restored urban forests – to the delight of city dwellers

The Guardian - AU

Beqa earns national call-up

NEWCASTLE Jets' player of the year Beqa Mikeltadze has capped a breakout first season in the A-League with a recall to the Georgian national team.

Newcastle Herald

Ripley hat-trick but Rebels out of hope

The Melbourne Rebels' slim finals hopes have been snuffed out completely after they suffered a 45-22 loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington.

AAP

Urban forests create birdlife boom in New Zealand’s cities

Wellington’s huge eco-sanctuary is credited with boosting bird populations across the city and fostering a sense of pride in conservation

The Guardian - AU

Rebels want Super redemption against Canes

After blowing a Super Rugby Pacific win last round, Melbourne say they're seeking redemption in an upset victory over the finals-bound Hurricanes in Wellington.

AAP

Self-portrait: Jordan Hamel

A memoir in 1701 words by a world champ, hungry wolf and Wellington poet

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After Covid, crime swells in New Zealand’s empty city centres

In downtown Auckland, violent crime rates are up 30% from pre-pandemic levels, while shootings in Wellington have left residents shaken

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Ratings agency says Govt will bail out Three Waters corporations in a crisis

Local councils can have their cake and drink it too, writes Jonathan Milne, as ratings agency agrees to council and iwi approving strategic direction of Three Waters entities.

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Eagle's Rongotai exit paves way for ex-councillor

The safe Labour seat of Rongotai will be back up for grabs with MP Paul Eagle set to announce his bid for the Wellington mayoralty, writes political editor Jo Moir

Birmingham Post

Engineering services firm Obelisk bought by multi-national group

The Irish company’s UK office is based in Wellington, Somerset

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The mouldy misery of Wellington’s rental market

How a hamstrung Tenancy Tribunal and weak rental laws are leaving tenants at the mercy of landlords who won’t fix run-down rentals.

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Study sounds alarm on New Zealand's sinking coastline, rising sea levels

Scientific projections show sea levels in New Zealand are rising twice as fast as previously thought in many parts of the country.

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Mallard delegates Parliament trespasses of Peters, others

Jacinda Ardern has asked House Speaker Trevor Mallard to consult other political parties over trespass notices issued to former MPs - including Winston Peters.

AAP

VAR overshadows Victory win over Phoenix

Melbourne Victory have beaten Wellington Phoenix 3-1 to leap into second on the A-League Men table but the game was marred by two lengthy VAR delays.

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Book of the Week: Among the Palagis

NZ's poet laureate celebrates a milestone in NZ writing

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Pat Baskett: We must do whatever we can, as fast as possible

Pat Baskett laments the number of opportunities we've missed to improve public transport in NZ, arguing a lack of action on reducing CO2 from car and truck exhausts is unthinkable.

AAP

Mariners hit homecoming Phoenix for four

Wellington Phoenix have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners in their A-League Men homecoming at Sky Stadium on Sunday.

AAP

Bumper homecoming awaits for ALM Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix will again hear the roar of home fans when they play their first match in 300 days at Sky Stadium.

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