Articles by Ethan Manera
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Wellington
Small gin makers plot comeback after fight with global giant
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 9:19amA Wellington craft gin business has been forced to start again after a years-long trademark battle with an energy drink giant...
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Wellington
Wellington mayoral candidate says he’d quit and call in commissioners if council blocked his policies
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 2:54pmWellington mayoral hopeful Karl Tiefenbacher says he would resign as mayor and ask the Government to call in commissioners...
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National
'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tip
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:31amFormer Wellington mayors are furious that hundreds of pages of their confidential council documents ended up in the hands...
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National
‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dump
Friday, 26 September 2025, 7:03amHundreds of pages of highly confidential Wellington City Council documents – including termination agreements, a sexual harassment...
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National
Shock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia Ecosanctuary
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:22pmWellington’s world-famous ecosanctuary could soon be bordered by a minerals prospecting site, with applications being considered...
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Wellington
Sir Peter Jackson’s vision realised as 'majestic' peninsula becomes public reserve
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 4:06pmThe Government has finally confirmed it will turn 72ha of “majestic” land on Wellington’s Watts Peninsula into a public reserve...
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Wellington
Wellington bus catches fire on State Highway 1
Friday, 15 August 2025, 3:47pmA Wellington Metlink bus has caught fire blocking a lane of traffic on State Highway 1 this afternoon. Four fire trucks and...
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Politics
Wellington’s Golden Mile contract won’t be signed before election
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 2:52pmThe future of Wellington’s controversial $116 million Golden Mile project is uncertain after revelations that the key contract...
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National
Bullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City Councillors worst in NZ for staff complaints
Monday, 28 July 2025, 1:21pmAllegations of inappropriate, aggressive, and threatening behaviour have been levelled at Wellington City Councillors by...
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National
More candidates ditch Ray Chung’s campaign group after 'vile' email scandal
Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:43amTwo more candidates have quit Ray Chung’s campaign group as the fallout continues from a ‘vile’ gossip-filled email he sent...
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Politics
Chung’s campaign group loses candidate amid email scandal
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 8:32pmUnder-fire Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung has lost a candidate from his campaign group after revelations he sent...
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Wellington
‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 12:13pmA Wellington man is stoked to finally get his hands back on the weight loss drug he said changed his life. Wegovy was approved...
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National
Ray Chung’s rich-list backer withdraws support after sex gossip email about Tory Whanau
Friday, 11 July 2025, 1:06pmRay Chung’s rich list backer has formally withdrawn his public support of the mayoral hopeful, after revelations Chung sent...
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National
Wellington cafe to close after owner's 'heartbreak; losing baby
Friday, 4 July 2025, 4:54pmA popular cafe and bakery in central Wellington has announced its closure, with the owner saying she wants to focus on having...
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National
Tributes flow for dedicated Upper Hutt teacher and community champion
Friday, 27 June 2025, 7:20pmThe family of an Upper Hutt teacher and determined community champion say she will be remembered for everything she did for...
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National
'Good down here': Neighbours shocked after human remains found in front yard
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:54amA man living near a Wellington property where human remains have been discovered says the neighbourhood is typically quiet...
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National
‘Bit of an overkill’: $2.3m toilets with light show that twinkles while you tinkle
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:28amA new public toilet block is causing a stir in the capital with its rainbow lighting exterior and $2.3m price tag dubbed...
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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...
