Wellington Region
Ohariu voters signal they want a change from United Future lead
National wants people in Peter Dunne's electorate to vote for him, but that message doesn't appear to be getting through. Dunne is refusing to talk about a poll which puts Labour ahead of him. Video, Audio
Youth programme says it could do more than military camp
A struggling but successful youth support programme in Kapiti says it could do more for disillusioned young people than a military style camp, if only it had more funding. Video, Audio
From Mexican ganglands to organic gardening in NZ
It's a long way from US narco-ganglands to growing organic food in NZ, but Adán Tijerina has made it. The community-minded Wellington entrepreneur shares his story with Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
Rain could delay Gorge road re-opening
The Ngaio Gorge Road in Wellington is still scheduled to open this afternoon after being closed for weeks by rockfalls, but that could change, with rain expected later today.
BANG! Episode 3: Netflix and Chill
In episode 3 a group of 20-somethings tell us what dating and hooking up looks like for them, plus Eleanor Butterworth on 'ethical sex', Hera Lindsay Bird reads a new poem, and Laura Borrowdale… Audio
Ngaio Gorge Road set to reopen tomorrow
The Wellington City Council says it hopes to have Ngaio Gorge Road open again for tomorrow's evening rush hour.
A week in the life of Mermaidens
Last Friday Mermaidens released Perfect Body, the Wellington band's first album on Flying Nun. We gave guitarist/singer Gussie Larkin a sound recorder in the week leading up to the release, to give an… Video, Audio
Eyesore flats can't be demolished
An abandoned Wellington building that's been dubbed an eyesore by locals is going to cost up to $40 million to refurbish after the Environment Court ruled it can't be demolished. Video, Audio
Saving the Gordon Wilson flats
Architectural Centre chair, Christine McCarthy, talks about why they fought to save the Gordon Wilson flats from demolition and what fate awaits the building. Audio
Two men arrested over taxi driver kidnapping
Wellington police have arrested two men over the kidnapping and serious assault of a taxi driver yesterday morning.
RNZAF confirms military exercise in threatened Guam
The Defence Force has confirmed an Air Force aircraft is in Guam as part of a military exercise, but will not comment on the North Korean threat against the country.
Hutt City Council fighting over food entitlements at meetings
Legal costs mount in the Hutt City Council stoush over food availability at meetings. Audio
Ngaio Gorge opening could be delayed
A slip that has closed a major route into Wellington may take longer to clear than earlier estimated.
BANG! Episode 2: Sex and Sensibility
In episode two, we explore how teens deal with sex ed, relationships and the influence of pornography. Plus famous Kiwis travel back in time to deliver sex advice to their teen selves. Audio
Discount fare for Wellington tertiary students welcomed
Victoria University Students' Association says a discount fare for tertiary students on public transport is a big win for the city.
The Mixtape - Lloyd Scott
RNZ's All Night presenter Lloyd Scott is this week's mixtape selector. He shares his favourite tunes and stories before he hangs up his headphones and switches off the mic on a 50+ year career. Video, Audio
Work to clear Ngaio Gorge begins
Trucks have started carting rubble away from a large slip blocking Ngaio Gorge - a major route into central Wellington.
Caravan stolen with man still inside
The man woke up in the middle of the night to discover he was on the move.
A Noble Quest
One Wellington family decide to take their children on an educational holiday back to their mother's homeland of Sri Lanka, but family holidays never go as planned. Audio, Gallery
Our Food Story
A group of Newtown residents who came to New Zealand as refugees recently held a pot luck dinner, where they shared food from their childhoods. A series of portraits were taken of the refugee cooks… Audio, Gallery
