Articles by Ethan Manera
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National
‘Should be restored’: Heritage advocates cry foul as Gordon Wilson Flats face demo
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 1:24pmHeritage advocates are outraged by the Government’s decision to remove protection of a derelict Wellington housing block,...
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National
‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:12amThe family of Ryan Satterthwaite, who died after taking part in a private “run it straight” challenge, are warning others...
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Politics
'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayor
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 11:58amTory Whanau’s exit from the Wellington mayoral race leaves six men competing for the position. Candidates include Andrew...
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National
'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closing
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:42amEkim Burgers is closing after more than a decade due to the landlord not renewing its lease. Owner Ashleigh Price says she’s...
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National
Wellington mayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for police
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:41amGraham Bloxham was arrested and charged with failing to stop for police. Bloxham’s car was also impounded after the alleged...
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National
'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for granted
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:20pmAndrew Little has thanked Tory Whanau for her time as mayor, after she announced she won’t seek re-election. Whanau will...
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Politics
Greens back Tory Whanau for second term as Wellington mayor
Monday, 7 April 2025, 10:14amThe Green Party has announced it is supporting Tory Whanau as its candidate for October’s Wellington City Council election. Whanau previously...
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National
Police treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicide
Friday, 4 April 2025, 12:53pmSimon Bird was found dead outside his home in the Wellington suburb of Northland on Tuesday. Police have today confirmed...
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National
‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bid
Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:09amWellington cafe owner Karl Tiefenbacher plans to run for mayor as an independent candidate. His priorities include changing...
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National
‘Hard smack’: Fan’s nose fractured after Stan Walker’s drummer throws drumsticks into crowd
Monday, 24 March 2025, 12:11pmA young Wellington woman suffered a fractured nose, black eye, and possible concussion from a flying drumstick at Wellington’s...
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National
‘Needs a shake up’: Labour struggles to find candidate to take on Tory Whanau
Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:18amThe Labour Party has extended nominations for Wellington’s mayoralty, unable to find a candidate to challenge Tory Whanau. Chris...
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Politics
Tory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:49amWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has criticised Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, calling him “not a nice person”. Luxon this...
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National
'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
Monday, 24 February 2025, 1:50pmPlonk wine bar in Wellington is closing next month, due to low foot traffic and economic challenges in the CBD. Operator Stephen...
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Politics
Wellington Live sold, owner running for mayor
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 2:33pmGraham Bloxham says he’s sold the Wellington LIVE social media page and is entering the race to become mayor of Wellington. Bloxham...
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Wellington
Wellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complex
Saturday, 4 January 2025, 3:25pmThe Reading Cinema complex has sat empty on Wellington’s Courtenay Place since 2019. To try to incentivise development, the...
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Lifestyle
Iconic Wellington site to be turned into a spa and restaurant
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:56pmThe landmark Band Rotunda in Wellington’s Oriental Bay has been sitting empty for more than a decade. Previous plans to strengthen...
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National
Esteemed Wellington restaurant closing, new owner planning 'refresh'
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 1:24pmOlive on Wellington’s Cuba St has been sold, with the new owner planning a venue refresh. Richard Walshe and Scott Benton...
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National
'Bit of a shock': Luxon says no injuries after cop car crash
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 12:11pmA police car crashed into a Crown vehicle carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister in Wellington. The crash, described...
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National
Wellington's Crown observer earning $1000 a day
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 10:41amLindsay McKenzie starts as Wellington City Council’s Crown observer today, earning $1000 a day. McKenzie will work two to...
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National
Photos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildings
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 7:18amFirefighters risked their safety to search a burning, abandoned Wellington building earlier this year, fearing squatters...
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National
Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake
Monday, 7 October 2024, 7:07pmBuildings in Wellington have been assessed for damage and Wellington Water is warning residents to expect an increase in...
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National
Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:43pm- The Oriental Bay Band Rotunda, built in 1936, was closed in 2012 after being deemed earthquake prone - In 2019 Wellington...
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National
$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits empty
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 7:25amThe site of a once-ambitious public housing development in Wellington promising homes for 900 families continues to sit empty...
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National
‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss
Sunday, 21 July 2024, 9:33amAt the beginning of last year Finlay Thompson was obese. At 138kg, the Wellington company director was gaining weight and...
