Wellington Region
Wellington CBD building evacuated after cracks noticed
Wellington City Council says engineers were not prepared to certify 79 Boulcott Street, a 13-storey commercial building, as being safe to occupy due to cracks in the floors. Video, Audio
Air Chathams to meet council to discuss Kāpiti - Auckland route
Kāpiti Coast District Council will meet with Air Chathams' owners today to discuss replacing the previous Air New Zealand service to Auckland.
RNZ chairman refuses to release voicemail message
RNZ chairman Richard Griffin is refusing to hand over a voicemail message he received from the Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran to a parliamentary committee.
Heroes recognised for search and rescue efforts
Some of the country's most heroic rescues of 2017 have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony in Wellington.
Government in crisis mode ahead of Budget - Bridges
The government is in crisis mode as it tries to lower expectations ahead of next month's Budget, National leader Simon Bridges says.
Strong winds topple caravans on West Coast
While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio
Lobby group still looking for way to block big housing project
A suburban lobby group stymied at the High Court in Wellington is now looking for another way to block a big housing project.
Sounds Air flight forced to miss landing in Wellington
A Sounds Air flight was forced to make a missed approach this morning in Wellington after a minor electrical indication fault.
Wellington parking warden hospitalised after attack
A Wellington parking warden is seriously injured in hospital after being attacked in the street on Friday.
Wahine passenger Doug Crombie: 'I thought, I'll be right'
On 10 April it's 50 years since the inter-island passenger ferry Wahine went down near the Wellington coast killing 53 people. Doug Crombie was on the ship with his cricket team from Lincoln… Audio
New season of Heels coming soon!
Season four of My Heels Are Killing Me starts 6 May with a new look show that explores sub-cultures and the social contexts that inform the fashion industry and the cycle of trends. Audio
Headquarters: Groeni
In this instalment of RNZ Music's Headquarters, where we meet bands in their creative spaces, Yadana Saw catches up with electro-emo-synth trio Groeni, who are keeping things super local. Video, Audio
Break-in at Wellington Zoo monkey enclosure
Several monkeys at Wellington Zoo have been injured after their enclosure was broken into.
Kapiti Coast locals at war with ants
Frustrated residents on the Kapiti Coast are waging a war against Argentine ants, which they are finding in their gardens, homes, hair, and constantly crawling up their bodies. Warmer weather has… Video, Audio
Why Wellington council spent nearly $100k on a banquet
The Wellington City Council has defended an almost $100,000 bill forked out for a banquet to entertain Chinese VIPs last year.
U.S. Piano duo to wow Kiwi audiences
Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Audio
More Wellington car parks to close
One-third of Wellington city's off-street car parks are still off limits since the Kaikōura earthquake - and more are set to be closed next month.
Rachmaninov’s Vespers inspire Inspirare
Wellington based professional choir Inspirare is bringing Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers) to life this weekend. Artistic director Mark Stamper and guest tenor Chris McRae discuss what it takes… Audio
Air NZ keeps promise to ditch Kapiti Coast
Kapiti Coast locals are outraged Air New Zealand has cut its daily service to Auckland, with 150 of them turning up to a rally at the airport last weekend. Video, Audio
The Battle of Manners St
On this day in 1943, hundreds of American and Kiwi soldiers clashed on the streets of Wellington. The brawl was hushed up at the time but is still remembered by many who were around back then. Audio
