Wellington Region
Wellington Town Hall strengthening options detailed
The Wellington City Council has released its business case for strengthening the city's town hall and creating a music hub there.
'Dirty diesel' bus fears unfounded, Wgtn council says
Questions are being raised over whether the Wellington region can deliver on its ambitious plans for an environmentally friendly bus fleet. Audio
Wellington quake demo count could hit 20, council says
Up to 20 Wellington buildings could be demolished because of damage from the Kaikōura earthquake, the city council says. Audio
Penguin deaths prompt dog control warning
Wellington dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control at the beach after two little blue penguins were killed over the weekend.
Defence HQ demolition to start in 'coming weeks'
Approval has been granted for demolition of the quake-hit former Defence Force head office in central Wellington.
Green grocer to grog shop
Wellington Police have been canvassing Aro residents and alwrting them to how to oppose a new bottle shop in their area. Audio
Wellington builds on hold due to 'illogical' court ruling
A 'farcical' court ruling has put residential projects across Wellington on hold, because some residential height limits are now below ground level.
Famous Waikanae hedge cut back even further
Kapiti Mayor K Gurunathan loves Waikanae's famous macrocarpa hedge, but says it might have to be cut even further if sewerage and watermains beneath it are ruptured. Video, Audio
New Zealand-Asian MPs talk crime and immigration
As we start to think about the election, what are the issues Asian New Zealand voters are most occupied with? Are they any different from other people in the community and what do they expect from the… Audio
Wellington fence dispute ruling could cause property woes
Wellington City Council may need to rewrite parts of its district plan following a court ruling arising from a fence dispute.
Quake-prone building owners plead for financial help
An urgent plea has gone out for financial help to strengthen apartment buildings in Wellington to make them earthquake-resilient.
Wellington residents worried about reservoir landslide risk
Some residents are worried a proposed water reservoir could fail in a big earthquake, causing a potentially deadly landslide. Video
Concern new Wellington reservoir could fail in quake
Wellington City councillors today voted to send a proposal for a water resevior out for consultation, after residents expressed concern it could create a landslide after an earthquake. Video, Audio
Wellington to recycle unused buildings into housing
Developers and social housing providers are applauding an initiative to turn under-utilised inner city buildings into social and affordable apartments. Audio
Ancient hedge 'hacked' by Kāpiti Council
An iconic 90-year-old macrocarpa hedge was cut back by the Kapiti Coast District Council after the owner was told to cut the hedge himself back in January, but failed to do so. Video, Audio
Wellington City Council announces new affordable housing development
Wellington City Council wants to enter into partnerships with developers and community housing providers to redevelop unused inner-city buildings and office space into new social and affordable… Audio
Crisis- who runs the country?
June 1984 and a drunken decision late one night leads to a snap election. Sir Robert Muldoon's ruling National Government is thrown out of office and David Lange's reforming Labour Party voted in. But… Audio
Hundreds use Tillerson visit to protest climate change
Around 200 people stood outside Parliament in the pouring rain today to protest against the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Audio
US vows increased committment to Asia Pacific
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with the Prime Minister Bill English and the Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee in Wellington. Audio
Miramar car park resolution
Wellington Airport car parking opportunists may have done their last parallel park. Audio
