Wellington Region
'Tinkering and unfair' or 'socially responsible' - reaction to Labour's tax plan
Some people spoken to by RNZ were disappointed it was a small increase, while one said she didn't trust Labour to not introduce more taxes.
School slams students' homophobic content: 'We will not accept it'
A Wellington school has criticised the actions of students who used homophobic language and images in videos posted on social media.
Predator Free 2050: $7.5m funding boost for Wellington programme
Predator Free Wellington says a $7.6 million funding boost should see rats, stoats and weasels banished from the city twice as fast as originally planned.
Last day for submissions on Wellington library
Today is the final day for people to have their say on options for the Wellington Central Library.
Investigations begin after security breach in hospital theatre
A person who snuck into a surgery at Wellington Hospital has prompted the Capital & Coast District Health Board to review its security systems.
Yachties fear new ferries will take wind out of their sails
Yachties fear KiwiRail's two new mammoth Cook Strait ferries will spell the end of racing in Wellington's inner harbour.
Five Month War
Leaving behind everything he'd ever known to help people struggling in his community wasn't something Abubakar (Abs) expected to do in his early twenties. But when war broke out in his hometown he… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington commuters frustrated by bus delays
Some commuters in the capital are facing frustratingly long waits for buses this week as mass masking became mandatory.
Late-night safe zone service to extend operation after rising violence
Wellington's Saturday late-night safe zone initiative has been granted extra funding to extend their work to Friday nights as well.
Wellington multi-use ferry terminal plan in jeopardy
KiwiRail opposes a recommendation for Kaiwharawhara to be the site of a new Cook Strait ferry terminal, and says its not keen on sharing its preferred site at Kings Wharf.
Introducing: Rubita
Wellington based musician Rubita talks about her new single 'Feel Alive' Audio
Rejected scripts get a second chance on stage
Rejection is never easy to take - but sadly, it's the rule not the exception in so many aspects of the arts. There are simply too many applicants for too few jobs. And this is particularly true for… Audio
Van Gogh art becomes multi-sensory outdoor exhibition
The life and work of Vincent van Gogh is the subject of a brand new multi-sensory outdoor exhibition opening in Wellington tonight. Video
Wellington Abel Street 'anarchist house' fire's cause still unknown
Demolition is set to be completed today on the remains of a century-old Wellington building, but the cause of the fire will remain a mystery.
An Invisible Battle: Coping with Mental Distress
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret, while facing an invisible battle with depression and the fight to come out the other end.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion around depression and… Audio
Wellington's 'anarchist house' facing demolition after fire
The property at 128 Abel Smith Street was built in 1898 and has a colourful history, including being a popular hang-out for political and community groups.
Crews to check site of huge Wellington house fire
Investigators are working out how to access a landmark Wellington house burned out in a fire last night to check no one was inside. Video
Family frustrated about major building development on doorstep
A Lower Hutt family has accused the council of running roughshod over them, by prioritising houses over their wellbeing.
Large house fire in central Wellington
Fire has torn through a historic Wellington house, with dozens of neighbours evacuated. Video
Covid security herds cat: 'Mittens isn't allowed into the facility'
Wellington's famous cat, Mittens, is facing some Covid-19 restrictions of his own, following multiple attempts to enter an isolation hotel.
