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	Wellington developer buys Loafers Lodge building where five died in fire RadioNZ - 30 Jan (RadioNZ) The building has sat empty, with blackened walls and damaged signage, since the fire in May 2023. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Hunt for the world's best flat white hits NZ RadioNZ - 30 Jan (RadioNZ) `Flat White Frank` has been sampling the best brews we have to offer - and so far, Wellington has offered up the creme of the crop. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	More than 100 people help clean up rubbish from Wellington's waterfront RadioNZ - 29 Jan (RadioNZ) On average each year, the clean up usually collects around 1500 litres of rubbish Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Burst water pipe sends silt into Wellington's Oriental Bay RadioNZ - 29 Jan (RadioNZ) A burst water pipe has sent silt and discoloured water into Wellington`s Oriental Bay on Thursday afternoon. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Pest controllers killed in helicopter crash north of Wellington Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police are working to formally identify the victims, but are unable to do so at this stage of the investigation. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Second rates bill error uncovered in Wellington Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The council said it had billed its own rates correctly, but the regional council portion of the invoice was miscalculated. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	The story of Lola the cat - Wellington's Aro Park celebrity feline RadioNZ - 29 Jan (RadioNZ) For years she was the undisputed Queen of Aro Park - a mural was even painted with the proclamation. But how did she gain fame? Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Aussies only: Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix axed from Australia Cup Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Football Australia moves to an Australian-only knockout competition from 2026. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Bodies recovered from helicopter crash site north of Wellington, police confirm Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police are working to formally identify the victims, but are unable to do so at this stage of the investigation. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Roading project ‘ambiguity’ driving ‘frustration’ of residents who demand say on where highway will go Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Anne Megget was not pleased when she first saw the map of the proposed motorway between Petone and Grenada in Wellington’s northern suburbs. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General