Wellington Region
Police investigating Wellington musicians over rape, violence
Police are urging people to refrain from naming or posting posting personal details of the Wellington musicians, saying accusations made to Operation Emerald will be taken seriously.
Three Wellington musicians facing sex assault allegations
Three Wellington musicians are facing a raft of allegations including rape, sexual assault and violence.
The police are making enquiries after people came forward on social media.
RNZ reporter Eva… Audio
Concern over resthome complaints prompts DHB inquiry
A Lower Hutt resthome is being investigated over complaints of physical and verbal abuse, neglect and intimidation of residents and staff.
TRACK BY TRACK: The Phoenix Foundation's new album Friendship
It's been five years since Wellington favourites The Phoenix Foundation released their last album, Give Up Your Dreams. Since then they've been writing, recording, touring with the NZ Symphony… Video, Audio
Woman rammed repeatedly on motorway shocked by police response
A woman who described being repeatedly rammed at high speed by an SUV on a motorway says police were dismissive of the danger and didn't treat the complaint seriously. Audio
Helping Wellington's homeless and vulnerable to vote
DCM, formerly the Downtown Community Ministry, has this year opened a polling booth in its building to encourage homeless and vulnerable Wellingtonians to vote. DCM Kaitautoko support, Matthew Mawkes… Audio
Police name man who died in Lower Hutt
Police say while the death is still unexplained, it is no longer being treated as a homicide.
Room with a view: Air control tower for sale in Wellington
A Wellington air traffic control tower which managed flights for 60 years is on the market. Audio
For sale: 'Arnold' the air traffic tower
Looking for a new home? An old air traffic control tower - complete with its own letterbox - is up for sale in Wellington. Audio
Old air traffic tower could be new home
The former Wellington air traffic tower could be your next new home If all the stairs don't put you off, the views are exceptional.
The Rongotai property is being put on the market by Airways and is… Audio
Council seeks action on Newtown's The Adelaide building
A long-running dispute over an earthquake-prone building in Wellington has hit a legal snag.
Exotic plants stolen from Wellington Botanic Garden
Thieves have taken exotic plants, some of them rare, from a glasshouse at Wellington Botanic Garden.
Six arrests in Wellington region after organised crime investigation
A four month-long investigation into organised crime in the capital has resulted in the arrest of six people today.
Adelaide Hotel court hearing facing problems before starting
The owners of a derelict earthquake-prone building in Wellington tried to adjourn a court hearing with the city council. This is the first time the council has taken court action to seize ownership of… Audio
Tight race for candidates in Hutt South and Ōhāriu
With election day inching closer the Labour and National Party leaders hit two hotly contested electorates today, Hutt South and Ōhāriu.
Kidnapping trial: Woman tells court of horrific ordeal
A woman became upset and had to leave court after viewing harrowing photographic evidence of her severed finger.
Lower Hutt death: Police open homicide investigation
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the unexplained death of a man in Naenae.
'Short-term fixes' will not shut Carillon tower bell - ministry
Officials are promising that the country's war memorial Carillon instrument in Wellington will not need to be disassembled for major repairs again.
Builder's apprentice observed heart surgery
A medical student at Wellington Regional Hospital organised for their flatmate to watch heart surgery, but the hospital never verified their identity, a review has found.
All Blacks fans pledge to stay home from match if ill
With 30,000 tickets sold in just over a week for the All Blacks game against Australia in Wellington, fans say they feel comfortable about attending, but would stay away if they had Covid symptoms. Audio