Wellington Region
District Councillor accused of indecently assaulting staffer
David Scott, 71, is accused of indecently rubbing himself against a council staff member in April last year at the Kāpiti Coast District Council premises. Video, Audio
Competition for Pacific war memorial closes
The first stage of a New Zealand government funded project for a Pacific Island memorial at the Pukeahu Natiional War Memorial Park in Wellington finishes this evening. Audio
Wellington cathedral deemed earthquake prone
A central Wellington cathedral has been deemed earthquake prone - but is allowed to stay open for now.
Spearheading the strawberry charge
Horowhenua asparagus grower Geoff Lewis is setting up tunnel houses to grow strawberries. It's part of his plan to provide year-round work for his seasonal workers. Audio
The garment that changed the fashion landscape
Jeans are a ubiquitous staple in many wardrobes. And today, jeans are big business with street wear denim brands competing against premium labels. Audio
Hundreds of bus drivers to lose jobs over contract change
More than 200 bus drivers will lose their jobs when a new operator takes over many Wellington bus services next month.
Green light for reservoir a red flag for native fish
Locals near the site of a reservoir planned for central Wellington say it will be a disaster for a stream that's home to native fish.
Benny Castles: Carving out a career in high end fashion
Benny Castles from WORLD addresses the changes in the New Zealand fashion industry and the challenges of local production and more in this episode of My Heels Are Killing Me recorded live at iD… Audio
Man's body recovered from sea near Wellington
The body of a man has been recovered from the sea, just north of Wellington.
Residents aim to take cycleway battle to court
A community group in Wellington is pushing ahead with legal action over a cycleway that has caused controversy since its inception in 2014.
Council approves new Chinese Embassy building
A new Chinese embassy building will be built on a hectare of land in Wellington's Mt Cook.
Euthanasia advocate fined for importing suicide drug
A euthanasia advocate found guilty of importing a drug which can be used to commit suicide has been denied a discharge without conviction.
Petone businesses lose money over roadworks: 'It really impacts us'
Road works on a street in Petone, Lower Hutt, cut 65 percent of a businessman's profits over three weeks making it hard for him to feed his family, he says.
Building systems WOFs: Council checks fall far short
Only 10 buildings in Porirua have been checked by the council for building safety systems compliance in three years, far short of the roughly 330 checks recommended.
Transmission Gully too big for local workforce - immigration lawyer
The company that brought in 100 migrant workers to help tackle a major infrastructure project is not taking the easy way out, an immigration lawyer says.
Burning Up Years: Wellington's live music scene 1960-78
Yadana Saw heads down to Wellington Museum for a sneak peak ahead of the opening of Burning Up Years - an exhibition showcasing New Zealand music made in 1960-78. Audio
Wellington council offers to join fuel tax plan
Greater Wellington Regional Council would implement a fuel tax if legislation before the house is passed, it says.
Tenants wait to meet landlords over quake-risk conviction
Tenants facing eviction from apartments in Lower Hutt after its owner was convicted for failing to earthquake-strengthen it do not know when they will have to leave by.
Cutting through the noise
Fashion photographer David James talks about the challenges of cutting through the noise in the online space, why he learnt about the commerce of fashion during an experience in New York, and why grit… Audio
Residents in quake-prone building forced to find new homes
People living in a quake-prone Lower Hutt apartment building will have to find new homes following their landlords' conviction for failing to carry out urgent strengthening work.
