Wellington Region
The Mixtape: Jeremy Taylor
To celebrate the 11th International Record Store Day, Slow Boat Records' Jeremy Taylor shares his stories and songs from life behind the record shop counter. Video, Audio
Questions over 100 migrant workers brought in for Transmission Gully
A hundred workers have been brought in from the Philippines to work on Wellington's huge Transmission Gully roading project, infuriating unions who insist there are locals who can do the job.
New green buses ready to roll out on Wellington streets
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses, with the first batch of new buses for Wellington's streets arriving from the UK.
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses
The first batch of new buses set to hit Wellington's streets have arrived from the UK. They are diesel powered, but the manufacturers, Optare, say they're almost cleaner than fresh air. Video, Audio
Statistics House collapse: New information withheld
Experts probing the partial collapse of a 12-year-old Wellington building after the Kaikoura earthquake have found new information - but won't say what it is.
Trampers rescued after being trapped for four days
Two trampers stuck in the Tararua Ranges for four days have been airlifted out.
Prince Harry promises to listen as he starts new Commonwealth job
Britain's Prince Harry has been appointed a Commonwealth youth ambassador, his highest-profile public role to date and a job that will see him working with his future wife encouraging young people to…
Chef beware: 90 percent of raw chicken contaminated
Researchers have found most people don't realise the high health risk that comes with preparing raw chicken. Audio
Wellington convention centre needs $25m
Taxpayers are being asked to fork out the $25 million to help pay for the $165m construction. Audio
Wellington rail infrastructure a high risk in quakes
Thousands of Wellington train commuters are using subways and pedestrian bridges that are high earthquake risks.
Students with disabilities still unable to access Vic Uni library
Students with disabilities or mobility issues will have to wait more than a year for permanent lift services to resume at Victoria University's library.
Porirua parking wardens next in line for body cameras
Parking wardens and animal control staff at Porirua City Council will now wear body cameras to keep them safe while working.
Hutt Valley Airport Flyer looks set to be retained
NZ Bus has reversed its decision to scrap the Hutt Valley Airport Flyer Bus service, for now at least.
Wellington council considers position after building evacuation
Wellington Council hasn't ruled out reassessing buildings in the CBD after revelations that a building evacuated yesterday had previously been deemed safe by two separate engineering firms.
Unsafe building had passed two engineering assessments
Wellington City Council may reassess buildings in the CBD after revelations a building evacuated yesterday had previously been deemed safe by two separate engineering firms. Audio
Wellington building evacuated after failing inspection
Occupants in a Wellington office building were given two hours this afternoon to collect their belongings and get out after engineers deemed it unsafe.
Wellington CBD building evacuated after cracks noticed
Wellington City Council says engineers were not prepared to certify 79 Boulcott Street, a 13-storey commercial building, as being safe to occupy due to cracks in the floors. Video, Audio
Air Chathams to meet council to discuss Kāpiti - Auckland route
Kāpiti Coast District Council will meet with Air Chathams' owners today to discuss replacing the previous Air New Zealand service to Auckland.
RNZ chairman refuses to release voicemail message
RNZ chairman Richard Griffin is refusing to hand over a voicemail message he received from the Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran to a parliamentary committee.
Heroes recognised for search and rescue efforts
Some of the country's most heroic rescues of 2017 have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony in Wellington.
