Wellington Region
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.
Angst in Wellington over the Draft Spatial Plan
Wellington writer Dave Armstrong has been looking at the controversy over the Wellington Council's Draft Spatial Plan. Audio
Bid to give Gordon Wilson Flats heritage status
Two run-down Wellington social housing apartment blocks are being recommended for Category One Heritage listing.
Covid-19 strain increases gaps in housing, poverty and mental health
Communities are struggling to meet increased need for help with housing, income instability and mental health support, a new report shows.
Proposal to turn Shelly Bay into national heritage park
A new development proposal for Shelly Bay has been endorsed by Mau Whenua - a group of Taranaki Whānui members.
Attempt to smuggle drugs, cellphones into Rimutaka Prison
Prison officers have discovered drugs and cellphones being smuggled into Rimutaka Prison.
The contraband - which included 1-and-a-half grams of methamphetamine, more than 50-grams of cannabis, and… Audio
Wellington Airport brings forward runway resurfacing work
Wellington Airport is taking advantage of the plunge in international flight numbers to bring forward planned runway resurfacing work.
Wellington to Wairarapa Remutaka highway closed for works
State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance work tonight.
Light 3.7 magnitude quake rattles Wellington
A light earthquake hit about 25km south-west of Wellington at 8.32pm.
Farming the Hua Parakore Way
Dr Jessica Hutchings, (Ngai Tahu, Gujarati), is an organic farmer, yoga teacher and "recovering" academic who's written books on Maori food security. She has been a leader of the hua parakore or Maori… Audio
Trust U-turn gives historic rugby club a possible future
New Zealand's second oldest rugby club may see out next season on its traditional home turf after a rethink from its landlord, a local community trust.
Debate grows over Wellington's heritage buildings
Wellington's proposed building regulation changes have sparked debate on the worth of some heritage buildings. Audio
Wellington's proposed building regulation changes spur debate
Heritage advocates say proposed changes to building regulations in Wellington will destroy the capital's architectural feel. Then there's the discussion about the quality of available housing.
Poverty requires same urgency as Covid - Wellington City Mission
Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says the pandemic has exposed gaping inequalities that already existed and made them bigger.
Road cash cuts may cause slashed services, rates rises
Rates rises and risks to Wairarapa council roading services could be on the cards following revelations of a likely funding slash by the national transport agency.
Wellington Central Library recommended for top heritage status
If approved, it will mean the building becomes recognised as a Category 1 historic place. It would become the first building from the 1990s to be given the title.
