Wellington Region
Thousands brave the wet for finals day at Te Matatini
The finals at Te Matatini have kicked off in Wellington's Westpac Stadium with New Zealand's top kapa haka groups competing for first prize.
Wings over Wairarapa organisers forced to ditch final day
The third day of the popular Wings over Wairarapa airshow north of Wellington has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Day three: Te Matatini national kapa haka festival
Day three of the national Te Matatini kapa haka festival includes five-times winners Te Waka Huia, performing in the pool of 15 teams scheduled for the day.
Water restored in Porirua
Wellington Water staff and contractors have restored the water supply to Titahi Bay, after a burst pipe this morning cut all supplies to the Porirua suburb.
Te Matatini performers give it their all on day two
When kapa haka performers say it takes blood, sweat and tears to reach the national stage, they mean it.
Te Matatini day two: blood, sweat and tears
When kapa haka performers say it takes blood, sweat and tears to reach the national stage, they mean it. Our reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui talks to performers who say they were pushed to their limits… Audio
Man admits killing baby, but denies murder
An Upper Hutt man has admitted killing his five-month-old stepson, but denies murdering the baby.
Biggest kapa haka festival in the world begins
The biggest kapa haka festival in the world has officially begun, with the first Te Matatini groups taking the stage in the capital today. People lined up outside Westpac Stadium from five o'clock… Video, Audio
Bus and train driver shortage: 'We're leaving people stranded'
Wellington commuters are being warned to expect more cancellations as a shortage of both train and bus drivers in the region continues.
Powerful welcome for teams arriving for Te Matatini competition
Wellington iwi erupted in haka and song on Wellington's waterfront today as they welcomed thousands to the capital for Te Matatini - the biggest kapa haka competition in the country. The four-day… Video, Audio
Auckland roofing scam: Three men arrested
Three men have been arrested overnight in relation to an Auckland roofing scam.
Wanted men reportedly sighted in Wellington
Three men believed to have been involved in roofing scams in Auckland may have made it to Wellington.
From $43m to $112m: Wellington town hall project balloons further
The cost of earthquake strengthening the Wellington Town Hall has gone up again by more than $20 million. Audio
Haka hub - a chance to bring favourite kapa haka moments alive again
With Te Matatini just around the corner, central Wellington has set up its own "haka hub", a place where the public can access more than 70 years of historic kapa haka footage. Audio
US ship docks in Wellington after crushing ice in Antarctica
An American ship has broken the ice by visiting Wellington for the first time.
US Coast Guard ice cutter stops in Wellington
One of the world's most powerful non-nuclear ships, the US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, has arrived in Wellington for the first time, after an ice-breaking mission to Antarctica. Audio
Wellington engineer fails to meet standard, suspended again
A Wellington engineer has been censured and fined after an unsafe crane on the back of a truck broke part of the truck chassis.
From jandals to aroha - a survival kit for Te Matatini fans
As thousands of spectators arrive in Wellington for Te Matatini this week, many may be wondering ... how does one prepare for the country's biggest kapa haka festival? Te Manu Korihi reporter Te Aniwa…
Breaking down business barriers: The Independence Collective
In today's competitive job market it's not easy getting employment, and it can be even more of a challenge if you have an intellectual disability. Janie Martin, had a hell of a time even being… Audio
Tall truck that blocked Wellington tunnel causes delays
The Terrace Tunnel in central Wellington is open to traffic heading into the city after it was closed because of a truck that was too tall, the Transport Agency says.
