Wellington Region
NZ First to hold Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote
New Zealand First has agreed "after careful deliberation" to cast Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote while he's away from Parliament.
Historic Wellington wharf recommended for demolition
Well-loved and historic wharfs in Wellington have been found to be in need of urgent repairs.
Six Wellington suburbs join city's million dollar club
There are now nine suburbs in Wellington where the average house price is $1 million - six more suburbs than three years ago. Audio
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
Headquarters: Orchestra Of Spheres
With their colourful costumes and trance inducing sounds, Orchestra Of Spheres have built a loyal audience both here and overseas. They show us around their Wellington base The Pyramid Club. Video, Audio
Petrol prices drop across New Zealand
Fuel prices have dropped 10 cents a litre across the country, decreasing by 17 cents a litre in Wellington in the last month. But is it making any difference to motorists' pockets?
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Body found off Cape Palliser where Sealord member went missing
A body has been found off Cape Palliser, where a Sealord crew member is thought to have fallen overboard from a fishing boat last month.
Porirua state housing to be overhauled in govt revamp
Down-at-heel suburbs of eastern Porirua are set to get a $1.5 billion face-lift from the Government with the region's first Kiwibuild project and the revamp of thousands of state houses. Video, Audio
Lines down in central Wellington
Fibre optic cables have come down on central Wellington streets following a car crash this morning.
Armed police search bus in central Wellington
Armed police hunting a robber have stopped and searched a bus in central Wellington this morning.
Cute Capybara babies result of zoo's match-making
Little Capybara babies - the newest arrivals at Wellington Zoo - were unfazed by the earthquake this afternoon. In fact, they slept through it. Video, Audio
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Te Papa needs more staff, not fewer - expert
An international expert says Te Papa museum needs more staff in its collections area, not fewer like a plan to restructure had outlined.
Wellingtonians flock to see Harry and Meghan at last event for city
About 100 people gathered near Courtenay Creative eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Video, Audio
From Wellington to Abel Tasman and back: Royal couple’s busy day
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Wellington after spending the afternoon at Abel Tasman National Park. Reporter Emma Hatton is at Courtenay Creative, where the royal couple is meeting… Video, Audio
Royals ‘taste a piece of NZ, piece of Wellington’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to charm New Zealand crowds, meeting with youth workers as well as fitting in a flying trip to Abel Tasman National Park. The day began with tea and cakes… Video, Audio
German pianist Lars Vogt takes on the Mozart challenge, playing and conducting from the keyboard
Peter Mechen reviews pianist Lars Vogt who has taken on the Mozart challenge of directing from the keyboard with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
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Scary halloween reveller sparks emergency call-out to Wellington elevator
What at first appeared to be the scene of a gruesome crime in Wellington this morning, has turned out to be something far less worrying.
Bronywn Kelly: cup of royal tea at Maranui Cafe
Gearing up for a royal morning tea on Monday is Wellington's Maranui Cafe in Lyall Bay. Co-owner Bronwyn Kelly talks about the preparations. Audio
Wellington mayor on where to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Wellington mayor Justin Lester has tips on where to be to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Wellington today. Audio
