Wellington Region
Wairarapa to Wellington road closure adds six hours to work commute
The overnight closure of the main route from Wairarapa to Wellington is frustrating trucking companies and corrections staff.
Smoking and vaping could be stubbed out at Wellington beaches
Wellington's beaches and a well-known gathering place for smokers may soon be off-limits to smokers and vapers.
Eminem concert rocks records in Wellington
American rapper Eminem drew a record crowd of more than 46,000 to Wellington's Westpac Stadium last night.
Fire near Wellington skyscraper extinguished
A fire next to Wellington's tallest building has been put out by firefighters.
Love in the air for Italian bees near Ōtaki
The bees are buzzing at Gary Milne and Penny Kerr-Heslop's Ōtaki property, but it's in the science lab where the real magic happens. Video, Audio
Rajorshi Chakraborti - Writing as a performance
Writer Rajorshi Chakraborti was extremely nervous about having to write something to be published in public in just 2 hours. So he wrote about the anxiety dream that woke him at dawn. Audio
WCC considering Kelburn liquor ban despite police reluctance
Wellington City Council is still considering a liquor ban in Kelburn despite reluctance from police and the nearby university.
Woman and child found after police alert
Police have found a Wellington woman who went missing this afternoon with a four-year-old safe and well.
Major construction firm's financial woes puts 250 jobs on the line
Two hundred and fifty jobs are on the line - plus the livelihoods of hundreds of contractors - with the news major construction firm Arrow International is in financial trouble.
Arrow subcrontactors walk off job as company folds
Christchurch-based Arrow International has gone into voluntary administration today, throwing building sites into chaos. Audio
Unanimous backing for $100m spend on Wellington Town Hall
Wellington city councillors have voted unanimously to commit more than $100 million to fixing the city's town hall.
'Keep away from our families': Outrage over state care increase in Porirua
People in Porirua want Oranga Tamariki to keep its hands off local children after a sharp rise in the number who have been taken into state care.
Poor housing could be costing $150m in ACC claims, health spending
Researchers say poor housing could be costing nearly $150 million a year in ACC claims and health spending. The figure was revealed a day after the government announced a raft of new rules for rental… Audio
Airport Flyer off bus network: 'We'll ultimately pay the price'
The removal of Wellington's only direct airport bus services from the region's bus network may lead to more congestion on roads, a local MP says.
Wellington Zoo defends decision to put down baboons
Wellington Zoo's bachelor group of baboons was unusual and they were on the way to killing each other, says chief executive Karen Fifield. Audio
Te Matatini in Wellington: It's been exhilarating, says organiser
The chairperson of Te Matatini says having the huge kapa haka festival hosted in Wellington has lifted the competition to new heights.
Spanish story finds NZ link
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a famous Spanish story got adapted for Kiwi audiences. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Video, Audio
Warning about toxic algae in rivers in Wellington region
People in the Wellington region are being warned to keep dogs and children away from rivers, due to toxic algae.
Te Matatini: Ngā Tūmanako named national champions
Ngā Tūmanako from Auckland have won the national kapa haka competition Te Matatini.
A passion for haka: composer Reweti Elliott and performer Tomika Whiu
Reweti Elliott choreographed the poi for top nine finalist kapahaka group Te Iti Kahurangi and Tauranga based Tutara Kauika ki Rangataua at this years Te Matatini festival. The ex-performer talks… Audio
