Wellington Region
Poet Tayi Tibble – Poūkahangatus
Poūkahangatus is the debut collection by Victoria University International Institute of Modern Letters graduate and Adam Foundation Prize winner Tayi Tibble. Audio
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Dame Winnie Laban
Former Labour MP Luamanavao Winnie Laban is New Zealand's first Samoan Dame. The Wellingtonian is one of eight new knights and dames that top this year's Queens Birthday honours. The Victoria… Audio
Wellington airport testing site for new airplanes
Wellington International Airport will be hosting the world's newest widebody planes this evening.
Wellington crowned most creative city in New Zealand
Wellington has been named New Zealand's most creative city as measured by those employed in creative jobs.
Beyond Obsession - Sneakerheads
DJ Sir-Vere's sneaker obsession has seen him amass an impressive 500 pairs of kicks, some worth tens of thousands of dollars. Audio
The bells, the bells: Carillon chimes once more
The National War Memorial Carillon has played its first tune in more than three years. Video
Couple in limbo after building home with incorrect steel
A Wellington couple building their dream waterfront home say they're living a nightmare after they were sold an incorrectly marked grade of steel. Video, Audio
Hail hits wintry Wellington
It's been a chilly start to the day, with parts of the country waking to heavy rain and hail.
Reimagining the future of fashion
Turkey tail mushrooms, subverting the male gaze, a story of migration and hidden circular forms inspire the work of emerging designers at iD Dunedin Fashion Week. Audio
The Mixtape: King Kapisi
Local hip-hop heavyweight King Kapisi was the first hip-hop artist ever to win the Silver Scroll - NZ's most coveted songwriting award - back in 1999. These days he's a father, grandfather, basketball… Video, Audio
Most liveable city: 'We've got the best coffee, the best beer'
A city in New Zealand has kept its number one spot for the most liveable city in the world according to Deutsche Bank's list of top cities.
Kāpiti Expressway continues to spring leaks
Repairs on the $630 million Kāpiti Expressway are ongoing as the road continues to spring leaks.
Victoria University name causes 'issues for graduates'
Victoria University of Wellington wants to drop the former monarch from its name to distinguish itself from similarly named institutions around the world.
Kāpiti councillor found guilty of indecent assault
A Kāpiti Coast district councillor has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a council staff member.
Kāpiti councillor denies indecently assaulting staffer
A Kāpiti Coast district councillor has denied indecently assaulting a council staff member, saying he has the greatest respect for all women.
Councillor has penis measured in court
A Kāpiti Coast councillor accused of indecently assaulting a staffer had his penis measured by a doctor today, after the complainant said what she felt touch her back was four or five inches long. Audio
Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Upper Hutt
A pedestrain has died at the scene after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt this morning.
Wellington councillor fights for action on sexual assault
A Wellington city councillor has been criticised for being heavy-handed in her efforts to rid the city of sexual assault.
Day one of plastic bag-free for 10 Countdowns across the country
Progressive Enterprises recently announced all its stores would be ditching plastic bags by the end of the year. Johnsonville Countdown is one of the first, with only reusable bags now on offer. Video, Audio
