Wellington Region
'We need to leave all new fossil fuels in the ground' - protester
More than 200 protesters gathered outside the TSB Bank Arena in Wellington this afternoon, ahead of the country's biggest petroleum conference, which officially opens tomorrow.
Porirua shops damaged by fire overnight
A row of shops at Cannons Creek in Porirua is severely damaged by fire last night.
Denise Thornton: 44 years loving the same job
Denise Thornton worked at the James Cook Hotel in Wellington for 44 years. She started on the front desk at the hotel in 1974 and finished off as the Executive Housekeeper on Friday. Audio
No choice but to double bunk at Arohata - Corrections
Corrections is insisting it has no choice but to double bunk women in tiny cells at Arohata's overflow prison at Rimutaka despite scathing criticism from the Chief Ombudsman.
Power to the people? Wind generated community electricity
Two community groups are hoping to generate wind-powered electricity, amidst calls for changes to make it easier to do so. Investigations into a wind turbine project to supply energy to Blueskin Bay… Audio
Thumbs up for carrying pets on public transport in Wellington
Wellington commuters could soon find themselves with a four legged seat-mate, as the rules are changed to let pets travel on buses. Audio
Feedback sought on dangerous stretch of road
The Transport Agency is asking people for their feedback on a proposal to lower the speed limit on a dangerous stretch of road near Wellington.
Woman hit by bus in central Wellington
A woman has been hit by a bus in on a central Wellington street.
Weta Gameshop opens after 6 years in the making
Weta Workshop has officially launched the world's first mixed reality development studio in partnership with American firm Magic Leap. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was one of the first to have a go.
…Te Papa's ambitious new art spaces
Te Papa’s biggest revamp in two decades has the national museum devote a third more space to art. The new Toi Art gallery spans two levels of the museum and includes works from the permanent… Audio, Gallery
Fire at Wellington primary school
Firefighters put out a blaze at a Wellington primary school this morning.
Bogus traffic checkpoint ruled unlawful by IPCA
A bogus breath-testing checkpoint, which targeted a group of euthanasia supporters, has been ruled unlawful and unjustified by the police watchdog and privacy commissioner. Video, Audio
Govt called upon to suspend Russell McVeagh contracts
University students, lawyers and members of the public called on the government today to suspend its contracts with law firm Russell McVeagh pending a review into serious allegations of sexual… Video, Audio
Battle lines drawn: Council decries unofficial loading zone
A street upgrade is hoped to bring to an end a two-year battle between a rogue car park engineer who painted his own yellow lines and Wellington City Council. Audio
Wellingtonians back larger, costlier transport upgrade
Wellingtonians are keen to see more tunnels in the city and light rail introduced to make the journey between Ngauranga and the airport and hospital easier.
Fiddling and Squeezing
The Wellington Sea Shanty Society are live in the studio this evening with some songs and some chat. Audio
Thousands turn out for Wellington Pride Parade
Thousands of revellers turned out on the streets of Wellington to celebrate the city's International Pride Parade, capping-off the two-week long Wellington Pride Festival.
Wainuiomata man died from gunshot wound
A man who died in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata suffered a fatal gunshot wound, police have confirmed.
Champions and would be usurpers clash in Beaudy's 100th
The biggest clash of the Super Rugby season so far takes place in Wellington tomorrow night with joint favourites the Hurricanes and Crusaders doing battle. Video, Audio
Kapiti Coast mayor 'appalled' by Air NZ cancellation
Kapiti businesses, locals and Mayor K Gurunathan are outraged Air New Zealand has decided to cancel services between the region and Auckland, with less than a months' notice. Video, Audio
