Wellington Region
Team successfully hand-rear rare Kākāriki karaka chicks
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre has successfully hand-reared five orange-fronted parakeets, a species that has been declared extinct twice.
Serious crash delays traffic north of Wellington
Traffic north of Wellington on State Highway 1 has come to a standstill with long delays, after an earlier crash at Paekākāriki.
Hole deliberately cut in Zealandia ecosanctuary predator fence
The deliberate cutting of a hole in a predator-proof fence has shocked staff at Wellington's urban ecosanctuary.
Attack on Zealandia ecosanctuary fence
A hole has been deliberately cut into the Zealandia ecosanctuary predator exclusion fence. Audio
Reports power transformer exploded in Wellington
The Jaycee building in central Wellington has been cleared of any fire threat.
University to make enquiries after allegations against professor
Victoria University is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by the late composer Jack Body.
Early birds hit the polling stations for the start of voting
Voters are starting to line up to have their say at polling stations throughout the country, with a steady stream turning out today in Wellington.
Large tree falls across Lambton Quay
A large tree has fallen in central Wellington, blocking part of Lambton Quay.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate. It spans several islands—Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu, and Wharekauri—with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio
The pros and cons of a new spatial plan for Wellington City
Jesse speaks to Morten Gjerde, associate professor of architecture, for his analysis of the plan. Audio
A history of kai in the capital with Liz Melish
A whakatauki, or proverb, is providing inspiration for Te Atiawa's Liz Mellish who's kicking off a series of food history talks for Wellington on a Plate in the capital next month, by prominent… Audio
Hutt City Council faces $1.3bn bill for water pipes upgrade
A report from Wellington Water has set the figure to replace 60 percent of the 2000km pipe network.
Wellington Hospital mental health unit unsafe for staff, patients - union
Staff at Wellington Hospital's mental health ward say the unit is at crisis point and they are scared, distressed and feel unsafe at work.
Introducing: Sofia Machray
Sofia Machray shares her debut single 'Handstands'. Video, Audio
Council approves plan to flip carbon footprint
It will cost $540 million to transform Greater Wellington Regional Council into a carbon positive organisation.
Kia Ukaipo Anō te Reo - Restoring the language to the regions
As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori wraps up, producer Justine Murray finds out how a regular coffee catch up with whanau speaking only in te reo Māori has benefited a core group of kaumatua. Professor Poia… Audio
Former Trinity Roots drummer Riki Gooch makes an album for a lost friend
Founding Trinity Roots drummer Riki Gooch has just released an album that features taonga puoro player Alistair Fraser. Rangatira is an exploration of memory and offering to grieve a lost friend Audio
Wellington business oppose plan to ban cars in the Golden Mile
Chamber of Commerce survey finds 90% of businesses are opposed to a plan to get rid of vehicles on Wellington's Golden Mile. Chamber chief executive, John Milford talks to The Panel about why they are… Audio
Council considers Snapper rollout on Metlink trains
Greater Wellington Regional Council says Covid-19 showed the need for safe contactless payment methods across the entire network sooner rather than later.
Weta Digital commissions independent review
Weta Digital has commissioned a QC to do an independent review after recent complaints about harassment and bullying.