Wellington Region
Coronavirus: Lockdown ends shop assistant's career early
Even before coronavirus threw a spanner in the works in terms of everyone's plans, Saunders Shoes in Masterton was destined to shut its doors tomorrow for the final time. Audio
Man crushed, another arrested in Wellington
A man with weapons scared staff in a Wellington hotel, while nearby a man was crushed this afternoon.
Night shelter gifted 22 fridges for Covid-19 lockdown
Wellington Night Shelter guests have been given an upgrade, to help them self-isolate.
Wellington Phoenix coaching staff diagnosed with coronavirus
A Wellington Phoenix coaching staff member has tested positive for Covid-19.
New fog guns help with cleaning on Wellington train, bus service
Wellington's trains and buses are being reduced to ghost services, as public transport is adjusted to cope with the lockdown. And new fog guns have been brought in to disinfect them.
Wellington quiet amid lockdown
Māni Dunlop speaks to reporter Jono Mitchell about what it's like on Wellington's streets. Audio
The Law Worked Against Us
"From the good and the great to the lowest of the low, she bridged a gap," says Georgina Beyer of transgender trailblazer, Carmen Rupe. Find out more in this episode of Eyewitness. Audio
Wellington water pipe repairs delayed by Covid-19
The end date for repair works to a damaged water pipe in Wellington has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Digital learning trial in case of Covid-19 closures
Wellington College held a digital learning trial today to prepare for if there is a widespread outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Opening day sees axe fall on Māori film festival
The largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere has now cancelled all upcoming screenings, despite kicking off with a pōwhiri yesterday.
Mass gull poisoning: Volunteers ensure lucky few survive
Thousands of dollars have been spent and dozens of volunteers have been working to nurse back to health gulls that survived a mass poisoning near Wellington earlier this month.
Several Wellington CBD businesses without water
Several business in Wellington's CBD are without water as contractors deal with a burst water main.
Does free will truly exist?
Dr Hannah Critchlow is a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge. Her debut book, 'The Science of Fate: Why Your Future is More Predictable Than You Think' examines how much of our life is… Audio
Wellington's draft social housing policy to go to consultation
Wellington City Council's draft social housing policy proposes to set rent based on a tenant's circumstances, rather than a blanket rate of 30 percent off market rent.
Power outages and trains suspended after substation explosion
An explosion at a Transpower substation left 63,000 households in the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa without power, suspended commuter trains and affected traffic lights.
Wairarapa 'heading into a drought' - Fed Farmers
Wairarapa farmers are seeking central government backing as the threat of a drought moves closer.
Flushing planned to clean contaminated stormwater pipes
Stormwater pipes in Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay will be flushed out today in an attempt to clear faecal matter from cross connections.
Dry weather crucial to Wellington water pipe fix
Wellington Water will be crossing its fingers for good weather later this month as they attempt a crucial next step in fixing the city's water pipe network.
Castlepoint, Riversdale Beach set for near 10 percent rates rises
A shopping list of big-ticket items could lead to rates increases pushing 10 percent for some Masterton district ratepayers.
The Nomadic Art Gallery - art on wheels
A young Belgian couple have become champions of New Zealand performance and visual artists, offering them a pop-up gallery or performance space around the country in their modified truck. They call it… Audio
