Wellington Region
Wellington school to remove photo of ex-rector who abused boys
A Wellington Catholic high school has agreed to take down a portrait in its auditorium of a proven sex abuser of multiple boys.
PM to on way to high-level Beehive crisis meeting
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is about to arrive back at the Beehive, where she's convened the Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security… Video, Audio
Security of MPs discussed after attack on James Shaw
Concerns about violence against MPs have risen after an unprovoked attack on the Green Party co-leader. Audio
300 apartments planned for Wellington
Up to 300 apartments, including 40 supported living units, are set to be built in a partnership between Housing New Zealand and the city council.
Greens co-leader James Shaw attacked on Wellington street
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is nursing a black eye and lacerations to his face after an attack in Wellington today that's prompted fears over the security of our MPs. Video, Audio
Parking price hikes in Wellington backed by councillors
Wellington city councillors are supporting a hike in resident parking charges which will take the permit cost to almost $200 a year.
‘No secret’ about Wellington insurance risk – Insurance Council
The decision by IAG to limit its home and contents policies in Wellington isn't a surprise to Insurance Council CEO Tim Grafton, who says it's a natural response to the large earthquake risks in the… Audio
IAG limits new Wellington customers
Wellington' biggest insurance provider says it is rejecting more applications than it accepts in the capital - but insists it does not have a blanket policy to say no to new home and contents… Video, Audio
Non-compliant concrete barriers remain on parts of SH1 and SH2
Six kilometres of dangerous median barriers remain on Wellington roads despite a report three years ago calling for them to be replaced.
18 year old science student wins $50k in PM's awards
18 year old budding physicist Finn Messerli was awarded the Prime Minister's Future Science Prize last night at a ceremony at parliament for his research into the physics of flows of a wide range of… Audio
Climbing the Everest of the Harpsichord
Michael Stewart – Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul and well-known organist - nears the end of his harpsichord challenge: this week he will give the nineteenth concert in his… Audio
IAG cautious about insuring Wellington residents
IAG, the parent company of insurance brands AMI and State, will no longer take on any new customers in the Wellington area. Chief executive of the Insurance Broker's Association Gary Young says since… Audio
Wellington renters struggle to get contents insurance
One of the country's biggest insurers is limiting the amount of contents insurance policies it approves in Wellington, leaving renters trying to find coverage elsewhere.
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton. Audio
Masterful in Masterton: the 59th Golden Shears championship
Called 'the Goldies' by those in the know, The Golden Shears is the Wimbledon of shearing – or the shearing equivalent of a Grand Prix. The winner of the Open final is considered the creme de la creme… Video, Audio, Gallery
Kai and camaraderie: behind the scenes at The Golden Shears
Paua fritters, whitebait, crayfish and venison are on the menu for shearers and supporters at the three-day Golden Shears championship in Masterton. Southland shearing ace Nathan Stratford isn't too… Audio
Wellington city beaches to go smoke-free, but vaping remains
Wellington City Council has voted to make the capital's beaches smoke-free, but councillors will discuss what to do about vapers later.
Wellington beaches to go smokefree
Wellington's beaches are to become smokefree but councillors have decided to pause for thought when it comes to what message they should send to vapers. Audio
Pedal to the metal: Kāpiti expressway repair costs grow
The Kāpiti expressway north of Wellington needs a further $25 million worth of resurfacing, just two years after opening.
Man sentenced for damaging Wellington Len Lye sculpture
The man who damaged a $300,000 Len Lye sculpture on Wellington's waterfront has been ordered to pay $1000 and undertake 150 hours of community work. Audio
