Wellington Region
Matangireia - Metiria Turei
Matangireia examines the legacies of Māori Politicians. Six former MPs from across the political spectrum share frank insights with series host, Morgan Godfery. In this week's episode former Green… Audio
What's stopping regional councils from declining water bottling consents?
An anti-water bottling lobby group says regional councils have the power to decline consents, they are just choosing not to.
Japan quake sparks new life in the NZ vines
After the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake Kohei Koyama re-evaluated his life. The former investment banker came to New Zealand to make wine. Nine months ago he took another step, moving to Urlar… Audio
Fonterra's Kāpiti cheese factory closure 'a real blow' - councillor
Fonterra's closure of its specialty cheese plant in Paraparaumu is a massive blow for the region, a Kāpiti Coast district councillor says. Audio
Call for Kāpiti coast land to remain public
There's a call for land expected to be declared "surplus" by the NZTA, to remain in public hands. Audio, Gallery
Retirement complex plumbing: Text leaks raise a stink for Lower Hutt Mayor
Texts about a retirement complex's unsafe plumbing, which Hutt City Council said did not exist, were in fact sent to Ray Wallace who later deleted them.
Curtain Bank in desperate need of donations
The Curtain Bank, which re-upholsters and redistributes donated curtains, is in desperate need of more donations, it says.
'Explosive device' found after Wellington crash
Police say the device was found in an SUV after two vehicles collided and a person left the scene.
Measles outbreak: Unvaccinated students asked to stay away
One of Wellington's biggest secondary schools is asking year 12 students to stay away if they have not been vaccinated against measles. Audio
Call to scrap 'racist' refugee policy
In this episode of Voices; we meet a former refugee who has been on the world stage calling for New Zealand's African Middle East refugee policy to be fairer. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Wellington shaken by magnitude 4 quake
Wellington has been shaken by a magnitude 4 earthquake which struck just before 10pm.
Ōtaki to Levin highway should get freed up funds, supporters say
Funds freed up by delays to the Auckland light rail project could help fix a dangerous section of highway north of Wellington, locals say.
Council defends leasing wetlands to farming company
The Wellington Regional Council is defending its decision to lease out almost 200 hectares of wetlands to a farming company.
Justin Lester reveals mayoral campaign donations but rival won't
The Wellington Mayor's main rival in the upcoming local elections, Andy Foster, won't say how much Sir Peter Jackson has stumped up in a bid to get him elected. Video
How school children are coping with 'eco-anxiety'
An Australian study has found that nearly 90 percent of children are worried about climate change. In New Zealand, kids have similar concerns - but they're doing something about it.
Kitten rescued from recycling belt at a refuse station
A kitten has been saved just in time, after being found on a recycling belt at a Wellington refuse station.
Why Te Papa's move to South Auckland wasn't funded
Te Papa told the government it risked losing relevance as a national museum when it asked it for money to help move into South Auckland.
Bad plumbing, death not connected - medical officer
Hutt Valley's Medical Officer of Health says treatment records show bad plumbing at a retirement complex had nothing to do with the death of a woman who lived there.
New app tackles litter and the 'throwaway society'
An anti-litter group is combining new technology with old-fashioned grit to clean up piles of rubbish in Hutt Valley.
No Ōtaki expressway 'a ticking time bomb'
Horowhenua locals are still in limbo nearly a decade on from promises of an expressway to replace a dangerous stretch of State Highway 1 north of Wellington.
