Wellington Region
Stride Property criticised after lack of action in Johnsonville
A Wellington city councillor has criticised a commercial property developer over failures to renovate in the suburb of Johnsonville.
Forgotten holidays
Empire Day fell on the 24th of May and was celebrated in New Zealand from 1903 - two years after Queen Victoria passed away on 22 January 1901. The date was The Queen's birthday, but it was also one… Audio
Arrest made after investigation into sexual abuse allegations
A 23-year-old Wellington musician has been arrested and faces seven charges of sexual offending, after a police investigation into a raft of allegations against some Wellington musicians.
The man… Audio
Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Wellington
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in the Wellington suburb of Karori.
Shelly Bay opponents pin hopes on Māori Land Court
Iwi members fighting the sale of land at Marukaikuru / Shelly Bay are pinning their hopes on the Māori Land Court after the funder for their High Court case pulled out.
Scout leader facing charges may have other victims - police
Police say a former Scout leader charged with historical sexual offences involving children over 40 years may have had other victims.
Making Popstars: Truebliss
What is it like to be catapulted to overnight stardom? That very scenario happened to five Kiwi girls who became part of all-group Truebliss back in 1999. South African-born Megan Alatini recalls the… Audio
Concerns raised about airport expansion consultation
The timing of when people can have their say on Wellington's massive airport expansion is being eyed suspiciously by locals.
Wellington transport demolitions to be revealed in 2021
Consultation with the public is being delayed, because officials don't want to tell those people before Christmas their home may have to be demolished.
Kāpiti Coast Airport closed after threat made on social media
Kāpiti Coast Airport has closed down today after a security threat was made on Facebook.
Te Rauparaha Manuscript brought into Te Ao Mārama.
A manuscript written by Tamihana Te Rauparaha about his father Te Rauparaha has been translated and edited by Ross Calman, he joins Te Ahi Kaa to talk about his mission to bring the manuscript into… Audio
Arjuna Oakes - Live Session
Wellington singer and multinstrumentalist Arjuna Oakes and band treat us to a live session upon the release of his second EP Recovery Pt 1. Audio
Can water metring solve Wellington's woes?
A new report has confirmed Wellington's water infrastructure is falling apart after decades of neglect. Audio
Black Caps two wickets down on first day of second test
The New Zealand cricketers have already lost a wicket on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
The Black Caps won the first match by an innings and 134 runs… Audio
Wellington water infrastructure needs major investment - mayoral taskforce
About 30 percent of drinking water assets and 20 percent of wastewater networks have passed their use-by dates, and up to 60 percent of pipelines need replacing within 30 years, the report says.
Shelly Bay opponents Mau whenua short $2.2m after losing backer
Iwi members fighting the sale of land at Marukaikuru / Shelly Bay in court say they have been dealt a bitter blow after a major party pulled their funding for the case.
Wellingtonians fed up with rain and wind
Wellingtonians share some disappointment about the summer so far. Audio
Refuse centre, Plimmerton houses affected by deluge
Spicer Landfill and Trash Palace in Porirua are currently without power after heavy rain hit the city this morning.
Legal professionals raise their voices for Child Cancer
Counsel in Concert is a choir and orchestra made up of lawyers and legal staff from throughout the Wellington region, along with friends from New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Wellington.
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Police seek identity of body found in Porirua pond
Police are working to formally identify the body of a man found in a Porirua pond this morning.
