Wellington Region
Recap: Wellington train strike
Wellington train drivers have stopped work for 24 hours affecting some 30,000 commuters. Look back on RNZ's live coverage here.
Wellington transport plan proposes new bridges, tunnels
A bold proposal for Wellington's transport system could see new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace, and bridges or tunnels at the Basin Reserve.
Body of missing diver found off Wellington coast
Police have found the body of a diver who went missing off the Makara coast in Wellington on Monday.
Wellington bracing for biggest rail strike since 1994
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union will strike for 24 hours from 2am tomorrow, halting all trains in the capital and disrupting tens of thousands of commuters, including students sitting… Audio
Full-day strike to shut down Wellington trains
Wellington train workers will strike tomorrow, affecting up to 30,000 rail passengers across the region, over removal of longstanding conditions from their contracts.
Police dive squads to join search for free diver
The search for a 24-year-old diver who went missing of Wellington's west coast last night has been suspended until the morning.
Capital owners battle quake-safety costs
Many Wellington apartment owners still face steep costs getting their buildings strengthened.
Wellington's tallest building sold
Wellington's tallest building, the Majestic Centre, has been sold for $123.2 million
Quake an 'unfortunate' Kaikōura anniversary present
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central New Zealand last night is related to the area that caused the Kaikōura shake a year ago. Audio
Shots reportedly fired from car in Upper Hutt
Police were called to Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, after being told shots had been fired from a car.
Flats offered for families visiting mental health patients
Free short-term accommodation means whānau have a place to stay when visiting young people who are receiving mental health support in Porirua.
Making Light of Time
The most prolific partnership on our classical music scene, composer Ross Harris and poet Vincent O'Sullivan have been pouring out operas, songs, oratorios, even symphonies for some 13 years now after… Audio
Portage Ceramic Awards winner Richard Stratton
The Portage Ceramic Awards have long been considered indicative of the health of ceramic arts in Aotearoa. The Awards, hosted be Te Uru, showcase the best in contemporary work and provide a platform… Audio
Pōhutukawa trees poisoned on Kāpiti Coast
Police are investigating the deliberate poisoning of six mature pōhutukawa trees on public land on the Kāpiti Coast.
Fans gather in Wellington for World Cup qualifier
Wellington is transforming into a city of white - with a little bit red - as fans gather in the capital for tomorow's football World Cup qualifier between the All Whites and Peru. Video, Audio
A new eclecticism
New Zealand's design landscape is starting to reflect our multiculturalism. Four designers discuss how their cultural heritage inspires and challenges them and why being 'different' is an asset. Audio, Gallery
Colour in the capital as the Red and Whites arrive
Peruvian fans in Wellington for the World Cup qualifying match against the All Whites tomorrow have a packed itinerary.
Babies in Parliament the ‘beginning of some changes’
Grandad Mallard, aka Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard, cradles fellow MPs' babies as he tells John Campbell he wants Parliament to lead by example and be a more supportive workplace for working… Video, Audio
Jesus Christ, Queen removed from Parliamentary Prayer
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has caused ripples among MPs on all sides of the House after removing references to the Queen and Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Audio
Central Wellington street reopens after bus hits pedestrian
A person has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a bus in central Wellington.
