Wellington Region
Wellington makes Lonely Planet's top NZ destination
Travel guide Lonely Planet has named Wellington as the best place to visit in New Zealand, knocking Auckland off the top spot. Jonathan Mitchell went for a wander around the Capital's streets to see… Audio
Capital destination
Lonely Planet has been na,ed as New Zealand's top destination.What they liked was art-house cinemas and live music. The seven contributing writers said Wellington is big on the unexpected and… Audio
Wellington warned to ease off on water usage
A water management report has warned of future water shortages if Wellingtonians keep hosing their gardens and showering like they do now.
Man pleads not guilty to Wellington murder charge
The man charged with the murder of Paul Te Hiko north of Wellington in March has pleaded not guilty.
Wellington's bus chaos good news for scooter shop
Scooters have been zooming out the door of a shop in Wellington, and staff say it is because of a change to bus routes and timetables.
Martinborough bank closure will hit businesses and elderly - protesters
More than 100 Martinborough residents protested at the town's ANZ branch this afternoon, in a bid to halt the closure of the town's last remaining bank.
Protesters link arms around Martinborough’s last remaining bank
Between 100 and 200 people have linked arms around an ANZ bank, the last remaining bank in the South Wairarapa town Martinborough in a last-ditch attempt to stop it closing. Local councillor Pip… Video, Audio
John Everiss - International Drive Your Studebaker Day
Jim talks to Studebaker enthusiast John Everiss to mark International Drive Your Studebaker Day. To the Otaki-based owner of the country's first and possibly only Studebaker museum, the car, an… Audio
Will Wellington's bus network ever be fixed?
An international expert has been brought in by Greater Wellington regional council to help with the capital's troubled bus network. Audio
Apartment owners frustrated by lack of help with earthquake safety
Wellington apartment owners are still frustrated by a lack of help for those who cannot afford to make their buildings earthquake safe.
Gunman still on the run after central Wellington pharmacy robbed
A gunman is still on the run in central Wellington following a robbery at a pharmacy, near the train station.
Beef short rib wins Wellington burger competition
The American barbecue-style restaurant sold 3000 burgers in three weeks. Audio
'We've been able to spend more time together'
Wellington City Council has become the first council in the country to get accreditation as a living wage employer, joining another 110 employers across New Zealand. Audio
Wellington City Council accredited as living wage employer
Wellington City Council has become the first local authority in the country to get accreditation as a living wage employer, joining another 110 employers across New Zealand. Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett . Audio
Family's nightmare hunt to enter property market: 'We have no chance'
A Wellington family has taken a novel approach to getting on the property ladder by placing an ad in a newspaper seeking private sellers.
House hunters get creative in search for a home
A Wellington couple is getting creative in their search for a new home, taking out a newspaper advertisement urging would-be property sellers to come forward. Ben Strang talked to Rochelle Cole about… Audio
Talk the Walk - Mt Holdsworth in the Tararuas
Sean Gillespie tells us about the joys and the perils of the Tararua Forest Park. Audio, Gallery
The McLeavey Gallery turns 50
New Zealand's oldest dealer gallery is preparing to celebrate its first half century with a brand new exhibition. Audio
Top international choral conductor David Childs returns for the Big Sing
International choral conductor and composer David Childs is back home to adjudicate this year’s Big Sing. He speaks about his long career working with choirs in the United States and his attitude… Audio
