Wellington Region
Second case of student's body going undiscovered revealed
Another case of student's body going unnoticed at a university hostel has emerged, with an Australian man in his 30s dying at Victoria University's Education House in January last year.
Lois Tolley murder case: Family plea for information
The family of Lois Tolley, who died in 2016, is appealing for people to come forward with information after a man accused of her murder appeared in court again today.
Owner punished for not seeking treatment for dog with cancer
A man has been sentenced for failing to provide veterinary treatment for his dog after it was found wandering suffering from cancerous lesions on its face, nose and mouth.
Iwi get seat at the table for water management
Two Wellington iwi will have greater oversight over the management of the region's water.
Warning peatland threatened by planned housing development
Environmentalists have warned that a housing development planned for Upper Hutt is a threat to the largest peatland in the lower North Island.
Wreckage of missing plane found in the Tararua Ranges
Two people are confirmed dead after the wreckage of a light plane missing in the Tararua Ranges was found by searchers this morning.
Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
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.
