Wellington Region
The rights of bus drivers
The stoush between Wellington bus drivers and Tranzit continues over allegations drivers are being forced to work long hours with few meal breaks and low wages. Audio
Police name prisoner on the run after escaping custody
A remand prisoner remains on the run after escaping custody while at Hutt Hospital.
Wellington bus driver dispute
Wellington is facing major issues with its bus network with 50 bus drivers on strike over what they deem dangerous and unlawful shifts. Some are calling for the Greater Wellington Regional Council to… Audio
Regional Council urged to step into Wgtn bus driver dispute
The Public Transport Users Association is demanding the Greater Wellington Regional Council step in to deal with the ongoing dispute between the driver's union and Tranzit.
Finalists for the 2018 Lexus Song Quest are named
Judge Lisa Gasteen chooses her final five for the Lexus Song Quest 2018 and acknowledges her decision will be controversial Video
Concerns Wellington blaze could be emitting toxic smoke
One person has been taken to hospital as firefighters continue to battle a scrap metal yard fire in Lower Hutt.There are concerns smoke emitting from the blaze could be toxic. Video, Audio
Blaze at Lower Hutt metal recycling company
Toxic smoke from a fire at Seaview firm Macaulay Metals forced the evacuation of nearby businesses and closed a road.
Regional Council says revised capital bus service will improve
Another six months was probably needed in order to successfully introduce radical changes to Wellington's bus network, according to the Regional Council.
Te Papa boss defends latest restructure
Te Papa chief executive Geraint Martin says a restructure at the museum isn't about cutting costs, but about keeping the national museum exciting for the future. Audio
Commuters left frustrated at upheaval to capital's bus routes
Some buses were a no-show or ran late on the first rush hour test of radical changes to Wellington's network, prompting many commuters to wait. Audio
25 jobs could go in Te Papa restructure
Public outcry is building after details of a restructure at Te Papa were revealed. Up to 25 jobs could go if the proposed shake-up goes ahead as outlined. Audio
Wellington commuters vent as all bus routes change
Wellington commuters have been venting their frustration after what is being described as the biggest ever changes to the capital's bus network. Video, Audio
Wellington bus chaos
Many Wellington bus passengers have been left furious today after a new bus service provider and other changes left many people stranded. Audio
Jobs on the line at Te Papa, document leak reveals
Staff at Te Papa are shocked by a proposal to restructure the national museum again. Audio
Wgtn's Ethiopian community celebrates 'history in making'
Wellington's Ethiopian community usually come together in times of turmoil, but last night they met to celebrate their new leader and the end of conflict in their home country.
Songs of Moana with Te Vaka and Orchestra Wellington at the Michael Fowler Centre
Eight-year-old Yaya Alley reviews the sold-out live show Songs of Moana at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on the weekend.
Wellington buses hit new routes, timetables
Wellington's new bus fleet hit the streets yesterday but its first true test will come this morning during the peak hour commute. asterton-based Tranzit Group took over the lion's share of… Audio
Kāpiti Expressway may need further work done
The Kāpiti Expressway, which opened in February last year, may have 49 kilometres of lane work that needs replacing.
Insight: Facing down loneliness for NZ's ageing population
With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio
Wellington cathedral shuts over quake safety concerns
Concerns about earthquake risk have forced the immediate closure of a prominent Catholic cathedral in central Wellington.
